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Tommyb92
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Hi All,
this probably isn’t the right thread to ask this question so apologies, as some of you may know I work in an NHS trust. I’ve worked there for a number of years as a receptionist and now have been redeployed medically to my new department.
I wear my MedicAlert Jewellery to symbolise I have a medical condition. Today I was stopped on a ward by one of the practice educators for wearing something on my wrist no it wasn’t my watch and I don’t wear rings but my medical jewellery. Since that happened it’s been bugging me so I emailed our Infection Control team, HR and Occupational Health. With the question I’m sure medical bracelets are exempt from the no jewellery policy.
this probably isn’t the right thread to ask this question so apologies, as some of you may know I work in an NHS trust. I’ve worked there for a number of years as a receptionist and now have been redeployed medically to my new department.
I wear my MedicAlert Jewellery to symbolise I have a medical condition. Today I was stopped on a ward by one of the practice educators for wearing something on my wrist no it wasn’t my watch and I don’t wear rings but my medical jewellery. Since that happened it’s been bugging me so I emailed our Infection Control team, HR and Occupational Health. With the question I’m sure medical bracelets are exempt from the no jewellery policy.
I also passed this on to our disability forum to pick up as I am one of the cochairs and they agree with me it should be exempt but we need clarification
sorry this is a bit of a long post but wonder if anyone else has been in this position?
sorry this is a bit of a long post but wonder if anyone else has been in this position?
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Hi @Tommyb92 and i'm sorry to hear this has happened. I have no knowledge of this so, unfortunately i am unable to advise. However, I hope another member(s) are able to help. Please keep us updated
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