# Work dispute

**URL:** <https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/work-dispute/76871>\
**Category:** Primary progressive MS\
**Tags:** work-and-employment\
**Created:** [14 August 2024 17:47 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/work-dispute/76871 "2024-08-14T17:47:22Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Daveg73](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ea5d25/32.png) [@Daveg73](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Daveg73)\
**Post date:** [14 August 2024 17:47 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/work-dispute/76871/1 "2024-08-14T17:47:22Z")

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I was suspended from work as a nurse in the nhs. I have PPMS. The reason for suspension was that the management were unclear of support needs for me and falling over in the kitchen without my crutch. I thought I could manage as I was only putting my cup away. (Wrong there). They have discussed places I could work although this owould be on the first floor and not considered safe. I am still suspended 10 weeks later. My union rep is unsure whether this is discrimination due to disability. I think it is.

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**Author:** ![whammel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/mssociety/user_avatar/forum.mssociety.org.uk/whammel/32/1005_2.png) [@whammel](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/whammel)\
**Post date:** [14 August 2024 21:24 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/work-dispute/76871/2 "2024-08-14T21:24:42Z")

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It might be worth getting some legal advice to clarify your position.

[MS legal advice service | Multiple Sclerosis Society UK (mssociety.org.uk)](https://www.mssociety.org.uk/living-with-ms/financial-help/legal-advice)

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**Author:** ![Emilio21](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dbc845/32.png) [@Emilio21](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Emilio21)\
**Post date:** [15 August 2024 06:45 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/work-dispute/76871/3 "2024-08-15T06:45:19Z")

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That sounds like a tough situation, Dave. It might be worth exploring if this could be considered discrimination due to your disability.

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**Author:** ![cobweb4moth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@cobweb4moth](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/cobweb4moth)\
**Post date:** [15 August 2024 19:26 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/work-dispute/76871/4 "2024-08-15T19:26:16Z")

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Hi Dave  
This sounds like a really stressful situation ,have you sought union support and advice as well as occupational health ,I would say they need to be doing more to support you ,good luck