Can I teach while on crutches

3puddins · 23-02-2014 1:49pm #1

Hi, just wondered what the policy is on attending work to teach while on crutches???

happywithlife · 23-02-2014 1:56pm

Assuming you're not a practical based teacher!

I know of a teacher who had one crutch for a couple of years as she had some medical issue doctors were trying to resolve with medication before operating. But she was mobile on her own steam to a certain extent

Are you completely dependent on two crutches? If so, I'd be inclined to recuperate properly at home tbh

Is it a temporary thing or likely to get ongoing for some time?

Are there health and safety issues like stairs to be negotiated at work? Would you be able to effectively escort your classes off the premises in the event of say the fire alarm going off?

Has your school a health and safety policy? There should be one somewhere. You might be well off to look at that.

happywithlife · 23-02-2014 1:58pm

I'm coming from the second level perspective btw

If you're primary I'd say not a hope as it's far too active plus what would you do about pe most classrooms I know are fairly cramped spaces and crutches would be a definite safety hazard with younger kids I'd think.

TheDriver · 23-02-2014 2:31pm

Its ultimately up to your doc and medmark

solerina · 24-02-2014 7:50pm

We had a guy two yrs ago who taught for a good few weeks while on crutches...he was given a base classroom and the kids came to him (the classroom was near the front door and the staffroom so he could get about easily)

PropJoe10 · 24-02-2014 7:52pm

Ross Gellar taught while on roller-blades so I'm sure you'll be alright on crutches!

nutandbolt · 09-01-2015 2:48pm

anyone know if its ok to go back teaching with a broken arm, in a cast? (primary school)
or when the cast comes off and its in a sling?
has anyone had any dealings with medmark on an issue like this?

katydid · 09-01-2015 4:12pm

nutandbolt wrote: »

anyone know if its ok to go back teaching with a broken arm, in a cast? (primary school)
or when the cast comes off and its in a sling?
has anyone had any dealings with medmark on an issue like this?

All I'd say to anyone in this situation is be very careful of using up your certified sick leave. It's been halved, and while six months in any four years seems a lot, it could be used up pretty quick, and then you're looking at half pay.

RealJohn · 09-01-2015 5:06pm

Thanks to the new sick leave situation, there is no chance that I'd let an injury keep me out of work if I thought I was physically able for it unless the school instructed me not to come in and even then, I'd make my case for being allowed to work. Can't afford to take the risk anymore.

Nadser · 09-01-2015 9:01pm

While not on crutches I do normally need a walking stick to get around. That doesn't stop me teaching! At the moment I've my hand in a sling (temporary post-op ligament issue). I was in work Monday to Thursday but had to give up as it was too much. I couldn't use my stick and it was just too painful for n my back and hips trying to hobble around. I'm out until Wednesday at least when I'll see my consultant.

I think you'll just have to judge for yourself how well you'll manage. However crutches can be exhausting if you're not used to them. Best of luck!

Can I teach while on crutches

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