Thanks so much for your reply Leper, I had seen that thread just wanted to see if anything had changed. I guess it's up to me to get the ball rolling so, very scary prospect as I'm only 43 but it's taking me over 2yrs to accept the diagnosis. New year big decisions.Retirement on ill health grounds query
My brother is a public servant. He recently became ill and has made a reasonable recovery but is still out sick from work. He worked in a very stressful job and most people accept that he could not go back to the same post. He is 55 and thinking of seeking retirement on ill health grounds...www.askaboutmoney.com
I think all your questions will be answered on the above thread.
1. You don't need professional advice.
2. It's the Medical Officer will decide whether you qualify for Early Retirement on Grounds of Ill Health.
3. You can make an appointment with your Medical Officer merely by contacting his/her office.
4. You may be entitled to added years if you are entitled to Early Retirement due to ill health.
5. The tendency is to issue Early Retirement in such circumstances (due to litigation etc).
6. Forgive the following flippant comment:- Once your're gone, you're gone. Once grounds of ill health affect your retirement there is no way back - cold of me to say this, but what you're embarking on should take no more than 4/6 weeks. Once you've seen the Medical Officer you just need to wait for the decision.
Brilliant, you're a mine of information, thanks againJust as an afterthought:-
1. You could approach your GP who will arrange a Medical Report which on your permission will send to the Medical Officer of your employer.
2. You will pay the GP for the visit plus the extra for the Medical Report and whatever correspondence happens between the Medical Officer and him/her.
3. It won't speed matters up, but is an option if you wish.
Just to reiterate:- (i)When the Medical Officer makes his/her decision it is immediately irreversible. (ii) You might find it difficult to find further employment in the future.
This is the bit I'd be concerned about. At 43, you've a long life to live yet, if you're not earning, you're not contributing to a pension either.You might find it difficult to find further employment in the future
I'm of the same opinion as Thirsty.This is the bit I'd be concerned about. At 43, you've a long life to live yet, if you're not earning, you're not contributing to a pension either.
Have you other options?
Is it an option to take a different post on shorter hours? Could you take another 6-12 months sick leave?
It's very hard to make good decisions when you are not in the full of your health. Take your time.
Hi leper do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions about early retirement from the hseRetirement on ill health grounds query
My brother is a public servant. He recently became ill and has made a reasonable recovery but is still out sick from work. He worked in a very stressful job and most people accept that he could not go back to the same post. He is 55 and thinking of seeking retirement on ill health grounds...www.askaboutmoney.com
I think all your questions will be answered on the above thread.
1. You don't need professional advice.
2. It's the Medical Officer will decide whether you qualify for Early Retirement on Grounds of Ill Health.
3. You can make an appointment with your Medical Officer merely by contacting his/her office.
4. You may be entitled to added years if you are entitled to Early Retirement due to ill health.
5. The tendency is to issue Early Retirement in such circumstances (due to litigation etc).
6. Forgive the following flippant comment:- Once your're gone, you're gone. Once grounds of ill health affect your retirement there is no way back - cold of me to say this, but what you're embarking on should take no more than 4/6 weeks. Once you've seen the Medical Officer you just need to wait for the decision.
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