UK. Mentall illness and getting a job

[bighooter]

If you are classed as mentally ill and there signed off sick/ unfit to work.

Say I get better in a years time will this affect my chances of getting a job in the future?

At the moment I got to get my head sorted out as every job I go to I end up getting bullied/taken advantage of because of the way I am (sick in the head)

But once my mind is straight im hoping to get a job and thus live happily ever after etc but I just want to know whether the end of the road is already here aka being on the sick as dashed my hope of ever leading a 'good' life of wellbeing attained from a job I like doing. i.,e get paid a nice amount and like it.

But are my job chances limited now I am on the sick, your help would be much appreciated. Cheers pps!

 

[YellowPolkaDotHalo]

Big Hooter I'm sure some might disagree.. and I'm clearly not in a moral mood today ..
(its an 'oly day n all lol)..but I would suggest you just dont mention it sweetheart.

Also worry about it when the time comes ok.. Theres nothing you can do about that one at the moment is there? So just shelve it until you've got some peace of mind back about
yourself and work yeah?

Looks like its going to be a blummin lovely day again in old blighty!! :D

Peace n love xx

 

[Darksidesam]

An employer will ask this question,
also they will probably check records to make sure you are telling the truth,
As YellowPolkaDotHalo says, dont mention it but if you was asked, then yeahh you might have to say,

But if i was an employer i dont think that would matter, Deep stuff happens in peoples lives, or mental health seriously deteriorites at times. But someone who pulls through it and is willing to work is worth taking on in my opinion, people shouldnt be shunned away,
All the best bighooter

 

[bighooter]

Big Hooter I'm sure some might disagree.. and I'm clearly not in a moral mood today ..
(its an 'oly day n all lol)..but I would suggest you just dont mention it sweetheart.

Also worry about it when the time comes ok.. Theres nothing you can do about that one at the moment is there? So just shelve it until you've got some peace of mind back about
yourself and work yeah?

Looks like its going to be a blummin lovely day again in old blighty!! :D

Peace n love xx

wise words there.
I guess you're right I should just live n live live as they say and with the help of psychadelics, excercise, reading, sudoku, meditation, art, tetris, healthy eating and no nasty medication to mess my head up even more I think its all in good time I will get peace of mind one day. but for the time being c'est la vie as the French would say.

 

[effie]

An employer will ask this question,
also they will probably check records to make sure you are telling the truth,
As YellowPolkaDotHalo says, dont mention it but if you was asked, then yeahh you might have to say,

But if i was an employer i dont think that would matter, Deep stuff happens in peoples lives, or mental health seriously deteriorites at times. But someone who pulls through it and is willing to work is worth taking on in my opinion, people shouldnt be shunned away,
All the best bighooter

They will likely ask in the occupational health questionnaire most places send, but they are not allowed to discriminate on grounds of previous mental illness. That's not to say it doesn't happen..

Employers are NOT allowed to look at your medical records without your permission. The only time confidentiality can be broken is if there is a concern that there is a risk to yourself or others (eg you have said you want to kill someone or yourself). Even the police can't have access unless they make a really good case, and someone's safety is in danger..

However, if you lie on an employment health screen and then go on to have mental health problems later, I suspect the employer will have grounds to dissmiss you...

It's a tricky one and I understand your reticence, but I have always been honest (and explained the treatment I had and stressed that I am better now) - usually I have to go for an occupational health interview, but as they always see that I am fit to work it has never been a problem. I understand YPDH's view, but personally I think it is best to be honest.

After all, mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of, and you wouldn't hide a physical illness would you? I really dislike the negative stigma attached to it and being open about it is one of my ways of tackling that

I do find those questionnaires intrusive, though, and I don't like declaring anything about my mental or physical health.. but unfortunately we can't change them and I guess it helps an (ethical) employer to make sure your work doesn't exacerbate any existing conditions..


YPDH is very wise - don't worry about this right now, concentrate on getting yourself well

 

[YellowPolkaDotHalo]

Change the way you see yourself bighooter ok. I think within us all there is a carousel of personas.. there's the 'sick in the head' fella you are talking about, theres a victim, theres a hero, theres a king, theres a queen, youve got a wise man and a fool.. someone who's competent.. someone who isnt lol.. loads and loads of people you can be..

Maybe youve got stuck on the same persona or archetype.. stop referring to yourself as sicko!!

YOURE A TIGER RAWRRR


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEv3q-ViieQ


Ok... JUST DO IT!

 

[Sepher]

If you are classed as mentally ill and there signed off sick/ unfit to work.

Say I get better in a years time will this affect my chances of getting a job in the future?

At the moment I got to get my head sorted out as every job I go to I end up getting bullied/taken advantage of because of the way I am (sick in the head)

But once my mind is straight im hoping to get a job and thus live happily ever after etc but I just want to know whether the end of the road is already here aka being on the sick as dashed my hope of ever leading a 'good' life of wellbeing attained from a job I like doing. i.,e get paid a nice amount and like it.

But are my job chances limited now I am on the sick, your help would be much appreciated. Cheers pps!

Pretty much exactly what Effie had to say really . . . . They may tell prospective future prospective employers if you offer them as a reference yes. You may be asked outright yourself on the application form for a new job, where if you failed to declare something that later came to light you would almost certainly be liable to a disciplinary or outright dismissal if the employer's determined to be a complete arse about it.

Question is, if you can offer references other than your current employer, how would it come to their attention you'd been signed off for depression / whatever if you don't tell them? They can't ask for your medical records or check anything whatsoever with your GP without your permission. Only you can decide what the role means to you, and how upfront you should be. Depends on the employer and the policies they have in place, though they are not allowed to discriminate against you on the grounds of mental illness ((( In the U.K. at least, though in practice they find other reasons that allow them to get away with it. ))) Remember, estimated at least 1 in 3 of us have, or have had some kind of mental illness / depression at some point in our lives. Shouldn't be in an of itself an issue for christ's sake these days, except where you've had an inordinate amount of paid / statutory benefits / unpaid time off as a result.