Adjustable desk not working but due to return to work

calsiam

Hi all, it's my first time here so please bear with me. I have been shielding since March but had notification in June that the adjustable desk (one that lowers and raises to allow me to sit and stand as and when I need due to back and mobility issues) is not working. Yesterday I was told that it still isn't fixed and I am due to return to work in 4 days. They are fully aware that I am unable to sit and work as a call handler for a full shift without this desk.  Sorry this was long but does anyone have any advice? 

steve51

Hi @calsiam

Good My & Welcome to our online community/family.

I am one of a team of Community Champion’s here at Scope.

I can forward your post onto our senior members to see if they can offer you some help/assistance.

 Hi @Richard_Scope @Adrian_Scope @Chloe_Scope

Can you all offer me some help with this post??

Thanks.

@steve51

calsiam

Thanks @steve51 much appreciated.

steve51

Hi @calsiam

No probs my friend!!!!

Please come back to me if you have any further problems!!!!!!

@steve51

emmarenshaw

Hello @calsiam welcome to the community. I’m Emma, one of the Community Champions. Glad to have you with us. So sorry to hear of your difficulties. I know it is tricky, but perhaps you could talk to your employer about working from home until the desk is ready. Specify that need the adjustment in place so that you can work more comfortably.  

calsiam

Hi Emma. Work have already informed me that my type job role does not allow me to work from home, unfortunately.

emmarenshaw

@calsiam Oh no. I hope the Scope team are able to give you some advice. Please let me know how you are getting on and if I can help you with anything else.

chiarieds

Hi @calsiam - & welcome to the community from me too. I don't know if 'Reasonable adjustments' have previously been discussed with your employer, & that's why they provided this adjustable desk, but perhaps look at Scope's info on this: https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/reasonable-adjustments-at-work/#Reasonable-adjustments-at-work

Perhaps bringing this into a discussion with your employer may be helpful, as you still need the desk, but in working condition.

I hope you can get this sorted, & kindly let us know how you get on.

calsiam

Thanks, I will update as and when things change. 

emmarenshaw

@calsiam No worries. Please let me know if I can assist you with anything else,  or if you have any questions. I’ll be happy to help any time.

calsiam

Wow, it's my first day on here and already I'm impressed by the friendliness and helpfulness of the ppl. Thanks to all. X

steve51

Hi @calsiam

You are very very Welcome 😃😃

@steve51

janer1967

Hi and welcome @calsiam, glad you have joined us here.

Have you looked into 'access to work' they provide equipment and fund some adaptions to allow people to remain in work.

You have to apply rather than the employer but it may be an option to get a new desk or the one you have repaired, Im sure it wont happen overnight but may help with the cost

I hope you get it sorted so you can return to work

calsiam

Hi. Well it was during the search for this that I found Scope. I called a rep and they suggested in the first instance, get in touch with HR. So I've just emailed.

janer1967

Ok but dont let access to work gob you off 

HR can only help from company view and that maybe the problem that they dont have funds to replace which is where access to work would come into play 

steve51

Hi @calsiam

Yes I have used “Access to Work” a number of times in the past.

@steve51

calsiam

Excellent, I'm still all new to this kind of thing. Thanks guys. 

steve51

Hi @calsiam

Yes I am one of the “Community Champion’s”

So please let me know if hit any problems!!!!!!

@steve51

calsiam

Re access to work, I've just made an application via gov.uk. let's see how it goes. 

steve51

Hi @calsiam

That’s great news!!!!

Please come back to me if you encounter any probs.

@steve51

Chloe_Scope

Hi @calsiam and a warm welcome to the community! I hope the advice given by others will help. Please do let us know if there is anything else.

Feel free to look around and get involved.

KingKongsFinger

Ello, I feel Your pain on the back problems trust Me

KingKongsFinger

My Doctor said I need to get more Calsiam......sorry I couldn't resist that one, I'll get Me coat

calsiam

haha very funny @KingKongsFinger, she says rolling her eyes. 😉

KingKongsFinger

@calsiam Hahahaha

calsiam

I grabbed letters from my kids and my name and came up with this. 

KingKongsFinger

Ahhh bless ya, love My kids, they keep Me going

calsiam

Oh good, I'm glad to hear it. 😊

calsiam

Hi. 
Just a little update. I went to work this morning not sure if the desk had been fixed as HR had not replied to my emailS. It was still broken. The only other adjustable desk on another floor....also broken so have had to come home. 

Chloe_Scope

That must be so frustrating @calsiam! I really hope they get this sorted soon. 

calsiam

I'm brain dead from stress, research, calls, templates and emails! 😫