Going back to work after your stem cell transplant

BECAUSE OF THIS, YOUR EMPLOYER IS LEGALLY REQUIRED: • to support you to return to work after your transplant • to make reasonable adjustments to your role • to provide an alternative role if your role can’t be adapted • not to discriminate against you, or treat you unfairly, because of your health. [...] It’s and how you might be able to return to work, and how completely normal to have ups and downs, and to find they can support you. [...] • Talk to your transplant team about your recovery, and when and how they advise you to return to work. [...] ‘My advice is to return to work only when you feel both physically and emotionally ready.’ Simon, who had a stem cell transplant in 2012 After your stem cell transplant 31 GOING BACK Once your transplant team think you’re ready, you can start thinking about going TO WORK back to work. [...] Your Return to Work plan should include: • the date you’ll be returning to work • the role you’ll be returning to • your hours – you may need to return part-time to start with • your duties – these may be different than what you did before • any reasonable adjustments you think would help (see p12) • any concerns you have about returning to work – such as people’s expectations of what you’ll be ab.