Episode 135: Navigating Work & Well-being: Occupational Health for Kidney Patients with Dr. Jacquie

Struggling to balance work and kidney disease? You’re not alone — and this episode is your essential guide to thriving professionally and medically. We’re joined by Dr. Jacquie, a leading expert in occupational health, to explore the critical intersection of employment, rights, and wellbeing for people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

 

👉🏽👉 In this powerful and informative episode, we break down:

 

✅ What occupational health really means for kidney patients

✅ The 3 key stages of employment: pre-employment, during work, and ill health retirement

✅ Your rights under the Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety at Work Act, and Employment Rights Act 1996

✅ Whether you must disclose your condition to employers — and what protections exist if you do

✅ High-risk job types for kidney patients and how to identify workplace hazards

✅ What reasonable adjustments look like and how to request them

✅ How to navigate sickness absence, redeployment, and ill health retirement — including tiered pension options and documentation tips

✅ The role of support systems: from union reps, Kidney Care UK, to your renal medical team

 

🎯 Whether you’re job-hunting, currently working, or considering retirement due to ill health, this episode delivers clear, actionable advice to help you make informed choices while protecting your health and career.

 

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The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor, consultant, or qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs and before making any medical decisions. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, or Kidney Care UK and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.

 

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