Hi, I'm new to royalmailchat.co.uk and was really looking for some info/advice please.
In 2004 I was made redundant due to ill health. While I'm not currently well enough to back to work I'd love to be able to return at some point in the future. At the time I left I don't remember what, if anything, I was told about the possibility of returning -- typical of me...but I'm assuming that I probably wouldn't be eligible as a potential employee due to a) being more of a risk and b) having received a small sum of money at the time as part of my retirement (around 4k).
Please no flaming responses, as I said I'm not yet well enough to return to work of any kind and most of the day spent bed-bound w/pain (get out the violins ;). Anyway, I would gladly pay back any previously received ill-health retirement monies (or have this docked from pay on a weekly basis etc.). Has anyone ever been in the same position or know if it's even possible to make a return to work?
Despite being ill it was the best job I ever had!
Any thoughts on this would be v.welcome. Thanks.
Nick
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Retired RM employee looking to return.
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fishtank
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Re: Retired RM employee looking to return.
11. RE-EMPLOYMENT FOLLOWING ILL HEALTH RETIREMENT
Where an individual has been retired for Ill Health they will have opportunity to request re-employment within Royal Mail Group when/if they are again able to carry out their previous duty or another duty for the employer and there will be no artificial barriers to their re-employment.
Royal Mail Group is an equal opportunities employer and will consider all applications on their merit, including those from previous employees. Experience gained from working within the Group in the past is an advantage in any recruitment process, and this applies equally to individuals that have been retired on ill health grounds. In such cases however, it would be essential for an individual to demonstrate that they have recovered sufficiently to be able to perform a normal range of duties.
Re-employment will be subject to a referral to the OHS to confirm the individual has recovered from the ill health that supported the recommendation for retirement. The individual will be required to provide supporting evidence that they have recovered from their ill health and may be required to have a medical examination.
Their previous overall attendance record will be considered in the normal way but they will not be disadvantaged due to absences related to their ill health retirement.
It is also important to recognise that:
• It will be unlikely individuals will be able to return to their original former job.
• It will be dependent on an appropriate vacancy being available.
• They may be expected to be flexible in terms of job location and date of return.
• Where retraining is required it will be given.
• On their return they will be eligible to join the appropriate Pension Scheme for new employees.
Where an individual has been retired for Ill Health they will have opportunity to request re-employment within Royal Mail Group when/if they are again able to carry out their previous duty or another duty for the employer and there will be no artificial barriers to their re-employment.
Royal Mail Group is an equal opportunities employer and will consider all applications on their merit, including those from previous employees. Experience gained from working within the Group in the past is an advantage in any recruitment process, and this applies equally to individuals that have been retired on ill health grounds. In such cases however, it would be essential for an individual to demonstrate that they have recovered sufficiently to be able to perform a normal range of duties.
Re-employment will be subject to a referral to the OHS to confirm the individual has recovered from the ill health that supported the recommendation for retirement. The individual will be required to provide supporting evidence that they have recovered from their ill health and may be required to have a medical examination.
Their previous overall attendance record will be considered in the normal way but they will not be disadvantaged due to absences related to their ill health retirement.
It is also important to recognise that:
• It will be unlikely individuals will be able to return to their original former job.
• It will be dependent on an appropriate vacancy being available.
• They may be expected to be flexible in terms of job location and date of return.
• Where retraining is required it will be given.
• On their return they will be eligible to join the appropriate Pension Scheme for new employees.
good times, bad times you know I've had my share
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Nick_73
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Re: Retired RM employee looking to return.
Thanks fishtank, that was quick!
Brilliant info. Just what I wanted to hear. :)
Brilliant info. Just what I wanted to hear. :)