Hi,
I’ve joined this community as I feel my mental health has taken a real tumble.
i was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer 8 months ago and been off work for around 6hrs now due to the treatment I was having.
Originally my deputy was covering my managers position, she has since gone on maternity leave and now the person they have employed to cover her maternity has been given the job of interim manager to cover me.
Basically I’m worried I’m being pushed out for her to replace me as I’m not well enough to do my job. Can they do this? Where do I stand?
Any advice please.
Hi and welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis and the challenging time you are having but I do hope you find the community a safe place to get support and ask your questions.
The New to Community area is like our community reception desk where we then can signpost you to our various cancer specific support groups and other services so can I recommend that in the first instant you consider joining our supportive Gullet (oesophagus) cancer group. This will be a safe place to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green link I have created above. Then once the page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New or + (Depending on the device you are using). You will then see a dropdown menu so hit ‘Chat’ or ‘New here, say hello’ and you are ready to go.
You could copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also search through existing ‘Discussions’ and click [reply] if you want to put up a comment.
With regards to your work question you may want to call the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 and talk with our Work Advisers or look at our Ask an Expert section helpful but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face can help a lot but during these strange times it’s not that available but do check to see if any Local Macmillan Support in your area has opened up. Do also check out for a local Maggie's Centre in your area as these folks are amazing.
Always around if you need further help in navigating the community.
All the very best.
