If you are having physical difficulty coping with your job because of your asthma, you may be offered a referral to a specialist respiratory physiotherapist for breathing control techniques or chest clearance. There may be things which you can change to make work easier. If your work involves a lot of talking, try to take […]
If you think you can no longer work in your current job you may have to think about other options. An alternative role within the same workplace? For example if you work outside at a warehouse could you change to an indoor job? Could you change to a role away from the environment which is […]
Depending on your job there may be some flexibility to change your working day. You need to discuss options with your employer. Some employers may have more flexibility than others for example if you work for a small local company or a large national or international company the opportunities for flexibility can be different. Can […]
There may be practical options available which could help make your working day easier and allow your employer to keep an experienced member of staff.
If your work is affecting your health it is a good idea to start discussions with your employer when you have your diagnosis. If you work for a large organisation you may be able to speak to your occupational health or human resources department. Think about your work tasks. Where you work. The conditions you […]
If you are of working age and you have been diagnosed with asthma you may be concerned about how this could affect your ability to work now and in the future. Ideally you should be able to continue working as long as your asthma is well controlled. Working for as long as you are able […]
If it is not possible for you to continue working because of your COPD this can be devastating. Discuss your health with your GP first. Give yourself time to think about all your options before you decide. Get as much information as you can before you make a decision and talk it through with someone you […]
If you think you can no longer work in your current job you may have to think about other options. An alternative role within the same workplace? For example if you work outside at a warehouse could you change to an indoor job? Could you change to a role away from the environment which is […]
Depending on your job there may be some flexibility to change your working day. You need to discuss options with your employer. Some employers may have more flexibility than others for example if you work for a small local company or a large national or international company the opportunities for flexibility can be different. Can […]
There may be practical options available which could help make your working day easier and allow your employer to keep an experienced member of staff.
