The SFE - Doc 50 Framlingham Fireman
Attached to Doc 49
18 (Section IV, Paras. 4-7)
4. Reimbursement of Cost of Doctor’s Statements
Where, for the purpose of qualifying for an allowance under this scheme, an authority requires a doctor’s statement from a member, the National Council recommends that the authorities reimburse any costs incurred in obtaining such doctor’s statement.
5. Effect of neglect or default
If a member of a brigade refuses or neglects to submit him/herself to any medical examination required by the fire authority or if, in the opinion of the fire authority acting on medical advice, the member has –
(a) caused or substantially aggravated any infirmity by neglect or default; or
(b) refused or neglected to co-operate fully in any medical treatment which the fire authority considers necessary in his/her case;
he/she shall not be entitled to paid sick leave and his/her rights thereto will cease forthwith unless the fire authority decide to restore them wholly or in part.
6. Notification and Certification of sickness
(a) The granting of paid sick leave shall be conditional on compliance with the fire authority’s requirements as regards notification of sickness and submission of doctor’s statements and shall include the following:
(i) That notification is made immediately as to the nature to the officer prescribed for this purpose by the authority
(ii) That further notification as to the nature and probable duration of the illness is furnished to the authority by the fourth day of sickness, in such manner as may be required by the authority;
(iii) That a doctor’s statement is furnished to the authority not later than the eight calendar day of absence;
(iv) That any subsequent doctor’s statement are submitted to the authority at the same intervals as they are required for national insurance purposes in those cases where the sickness absence extends beyond the period coveed by the initial statement;
(v) That on return to work a statement is signed detailing the reasons for all absences up to and including seven days.
(b) In cases where the first doctor’s statement covers a period exceeding fourteen days or where more than one statement is necessary, the member must, before returning to work, obtain a final statement as to his/her fitness to resume duties.
(c) A member who in accordance with the National Insurance Act is prevented from attending his/her place of employment because of contact with infectious diseases shall notify his/her officer-in-charge immediately and shall be entitled to receive full pay less any benefits payable under the Act. In case of contact with other infectious or contagious diseases the member should not stay away from duty if he/she feels well but should report the fact to his/her officer-in-charge. A period of absence on this account shall not be reckoned against the member’s entitlement to normal sick leave.
Note: It is recognised that a retained member may have difficulty in complying with sub-paragraphs 6(a) (iii) and (iv) and brigades are asked to be flexible in their approach, for instance, by requiring a photocopy of any doctor’s statement.
7. Sickness during annual and public holiday leave
A member who falls sick whilst on annual leave or who is absent on account of sickness when his/her annual leave falls due, shall be regarded as being on sick leave provided such absence is covered by a medical certificate. In this event, the member may be permitted to take all or part of the outstanding leave at a later date, normally before the end of the current leave year, or, in exceptional circumstances, not later than 31st march of the following year at the convenience of the fire authority.
18 (Section IV, Paras. 4-7)
4. Reimbursement of Cost of Doctor’s Statements
Where, for the purpose of qualifying for an allowance under this scheme, an authority requires a doctor’s statement from a member, the National Council recommends that the authorities reimburse any costs incurred in obtaining such doctor’s statement.
5. Effect of neglect or default
If a member of a brigade refuses or neglects to submit him/herself to any medical examination required by the fire authority or if, in the opinion of the fire authority acting on medical advice, the member has –
(a) caused or substantially aggravated any infirmity by neglect or default; or
(b) refused or neglected to co-operate fully in any medical treatment which the fire authority considers necessary in his/her case;
he/she shall not be entitled to paid sick leave and his/her rights thereto will cease forthwith unless the fire authority decide to restore them wholly or in part.
6. Notification and Certification of sickness
(a) The granting of paid sick leave shall be conditional on compliance with the fire authority’s requirements as regards notification of sickness and submission of doctor’s statements and shall include the following:
(i) That notification is made immediately as to the nature to the officer prescribed for this purpose by the authority
(ii) That further notification as to the nature and probable duration of the illness is furnished to the authority by the fourth day of sickness, in such manner as may be required by the authority;
(iii) That a doctor’s statement is furnished to the authority not later than the eight calendar day of absence;
(iv) That any subsequent doctor’s statement are submitted to the authority at the same intervals as they are required for national insurance purposes in those cases where the sickness absence extends beyond the period coveed by the initial statement;
(v) That on return to work a statement is signed detailing the reasons for all absences up to and including seven days.
(b) In cases where the first doctor’s statement covers a period exceeding fourteen days or where more than one statement is necessary, the member must, before returning to work, obtain a final statement as to his/her fitness to resume duties.
(c) A member who in accordance with the National Insurance Act is prevented from attending his/her place of employment because of contact with infectious diseases shall notify his/her officer-in-charge immediately and shall be entitled to receive full pay less any benefits payable under the Act. In case of contact with other infectious or contagious diseases the member should not stay away from duty if he/she feels well but should report the fact to his/her officer-in-charge. A period of absence on this account shall not be reckoned against the member’s entitlement to normal sick leave.
Note: It is recognised that a retained member may have difficulty in complying with sub-paragraphs 6(a) (iii) and (iv) and brigades are asked to be flexible in their approach, for instance, by requiring a photocopy of any doctor’s statement.
7. Sickness during annual and public holiday leave
A member who falls sick whilst on annual leave or who is absent on account of sickness when his/her annual leave falls due, shall be regarded as being on sick leave provided such absence is covered by a medical certificate. In this event, the member may be permitted to take all or part of the outstanding leave at a later date, normally before the end of the current leave year, or, in exceptional circumstances, not later than 31st march of the following year at the convenience of the fire authority.
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