A receptionist has been absent for three weeks with anxiety after a family bereavement. She is sleeping better, wants to return and asks whether she

Question

A receptionist has been absent for three weeks with anxiety after a family bereavement. She is sleeping better, wants to return and asks whether she should wait until counselling starts. What is the most appropriate advice regarding fitness for work?

Accepted Answer

Support early return with agreed duties, review and access to support

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Clear full duties without discussing triggers

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Recommend permanent reduction to part-time hours

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Ask HR to handle return planning without OH input

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Advise absence until counselling has been completed

Common mental health return to work — DOccMed MCQ

A receptionist has been absent for three weeks with anxiety after a family bereavement. She is sleeping better, wants to return and asks whether she should wait until counselling starts. What is the most appropriate advice regarding fitness for work?