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Choosing whether to tell colleagues If you do decide to tell an employer or prospective employer about your IBD, you may not wish it to become public knowledge. You also need to decide if and what you are going to tell your co-workers. Again, there can be advantages in letting others…

Returning to work after a long absence If you have been off work for several weeks or longer because of your IBD, you may feel anxious about returning to work. It is common for people to lose confidence about being able to return to work even after a relatively short…

What are reasonable adjustments? You can ask your employer for reasonable adjustments when any aspect of your working arrangements, including the building or place of work or your working hours, puts you at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person doing your job. However, there is no exact definition about…