NHS psychologist

[tamirra]

Hi im looking or a NHS psychologist in the Thanet area which is Broadstairs/Ramsgate etc, i cant seem to find any online, does anyone know how i would be able to find one, or does it have to be done through you gp. Thanks

[Rosetta]

Through your GP, if you are prepared to pay privately you can try and find one yourslf or your GP might be able to recommend one. Nhs psychologists have to be from your GP or consultant

[tamirra]

Thank you Rosetta, i will let my daughter know as it is for her partner, he needs a late app you see as his employer will not allow him t hve time off for any app whatsoever, unless he wants to be given his cards, which i know is totally rong and illegal but he is worried that if he does take the time off he is risking getting the sack which he can ill afford to do.

[tamirra]

Sorry for the spelling mistakes i have just grown my nails for the first time ever and i keep missing the keys lol.

[bednobs]

sorry, i just have to correct you there, it is not illegal for the employer to prevent a person to go to any sort of appt during work time

[catrina23]

gp only. and be prepared to wait!

[luxury]

Hi Tamirra,

This is taken from CAB website about time off for appointments.

Your employer may allow you time off work to visit the doctor or dentist but they are not legally required to do so unless your contract of employment says they are. Your employer can, for example, insist that you make these visits outside work hours, that you take holiday leave or that you make the time up later on. You should check your contract of employment to see what rights you have to take time off for doctors or dental appointments.
Pregnant women, however, are allowed reasonable paid time off work for ante-natal care. This time does not need to be made up later on.
If you are disabled and your employer will not let you take time off for a medical appointment connected with your disability, they could be breaking the law.

Mental health and DDA. This may come in useful for future appointments.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Hea lthAndSupport/MentalHealth/DG_10023351

[tamirra]

Morning Luxury, my daughters partner has no contract from his employer they never issued him one, plus he works for them on a self employed basis, this means nothing to me im affraid, so does this make a difference with allowing him time off? Thank you again.