Zoe Kitching had several lengthy periods of sick leave from 2019 to 2023 as she struggled with 'complex mental health issues' while working at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary,
This article discusses the case of Zoe Kitching, an NHS cleaner who was dismissed after taking 400 sick days over four years due to complex mental health issues. Although Kitching had multiple medical reports confirming her disability, the NHS trust ignored them and refused to accommodate her absences.
The central theme is discrimination against the disabled. The employment tribunal ruled that the NHS trust's decision to sack Kitching was unfair and discriminatory because they failed to recognize her disability and make reasonable adjustments for her absences. This resulted in Kitching being awarded £50,000 in compensation.
This article discusses the case of Zoe Kitching, an NHS cleaner who was dismissed after taking 400 sick days over four years due to complex mental health issues. Although Kitching had multiple medical reports confirming her disability, the NHS trust ignored them and refused to accommodate her absences. The central theme is discrimination against the disabled. The employment tribunal ruled that the NHS trust's decision to sack Kitching was unfair and discriminatory because they failed to recognize her disability and make reasonable adjustments for her absences. This resulted in Kitching being awarded £50,000 in compensation.
