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Mon May 18, 2020 11:14 am
Hi All,
I'm Mum & carer to my 30 year old high functioning autistic daughter, I'll call her Wotsaname. She lives with me, there's just the two of us. As well as autism she also has a lung condition whereby her lungs produce too much mucous when she's exposed to dust. She doesn't have an asthma diagnosis. She has no shortness of breath or chest problems. The condition doesn't affect her health and she enjoys a wide range of physically demanding activities (one is karate) with no problem. Her medical records mention that she has been seen for "a mucous problem".
She's a lollipop lady at a primary school. Her employer is the local council.
She's been off work as the school's been closed for the lock-down.
She's had a call from her Supervisor to see if she's fit to return to work, but he's asking for medical clearance (a doctor's letter) before she can return, likely the 1st June.
The problem is an impasse of sorts - her medical practice no longer issues medical clearance letters for patients returning to work. The receptionist told me that since 2010 it is no longer the case, normally. From that I think there may be exceptions, though the receptionist demurred when I asked directly. She said that at present it's up to the patient to decide if they're fit to return to work. Her supervisor has said that medical clearance must be provided before she's allowed back to work.
Wotsaname says she "feels like a pendulum" is in a lot of a tizz and good old totally knackered Mum has been asked to help.
Has any of you experienced this & can suggest anything?
Grateful doesn't even come close to what it would mean to us!
Thanks, KYSS (Keep YourSelves Safe
crux
I'm Mum & carer to my 30 year old high functioning autistic daughter, I'll call her Wotsaname. She lives with me, there's just the two of us. As well as autism she also has a lung condition whereby her lungs produce too much mucous when she's exposed to dust. She doesn't have an asthma diagnosis. She has no shortness of breath or chest problems. The condition doesn't affect her health and she enjoys a wide range of physically demanding activities (one is karate) with no problem. Her medical records mention that she has been seen for "a mucous problem".
She's a lollipop lady at a primary school. Her employer is the local council.
She's been off work as the school's been closed for the lock-down.
She's had a call from her Supervisor to see if she's fit to return to work, but he's asking for medical clearance (a doctor's letter) before she can return, likely the 1st June.
The problem is an impasse of sorts - her medical practice no longer issues medical clearance letters for patients returning to work. The receptionist told me that since 2010 it is no longer the case, normally. From that I think there may be exceptions, though the receptionist demurred when I asked directly. She said that at present it's up to the patient to decide if they're fit to return to work. Her supervisor has said that medical clearance must be provided before she's allowed back to work.
Wotsaname says she "feels like a pendulum" is in a lot of a tizz and good old totally knackered Mum has been asked to help.
Has any of you experienced this & can suggest anything?
Grateful doesn't even come close to what it would mean to us!
Thanks, KYSS (Keep YourSelves Safe
crux
