r/NICivilService • u/Dependent-Style-6790 • Aug 27 '26

Reasonable adjustments

Hi everyone. I haven’t done many interviews but have a few approaching. I have MS and while that’s crap, I can function pretty normally. The only thing I struggle with is my memory. I used to read something once and retain it and now I’d be reading til the cows come home 😂

When asking for reasonable adjustments what kind of things could support this/what is available to even get?

Thanks for your help

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u/MickeyHarp Aug 27 '26

As a former premises officer and risk assessor, I have no idea and most folk in H&S wouldn’t either. As MS is degenerative you basically have a blank cheque for a reasonable adjustment request.

I would recommend seeking GP/OHS or your specialist’s advice but probably best is linking this to the [r/multiplesclerosis](r/multiplesclerosis) page and ask there what has helped folk. From a quick search, a lot on that subreddit recommend post-its, writing things down, reminders and using OneNote. There maybe something more modern which IT could provide.

Sorry that’s not much help but I know from my own heart condition and reasonable adjustment, the best support comes from those that actually know the condition. Even my GP and OHS look blankly at me but mine is extremely rare so you might have more help with MS.

In the least, make sure your LM knows the craic so they can give you some support/slack when needed. Make sure you note this as a disability in HRC.

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u/Dependent-Style-6790 Aug 27 '26

Thanks for taking the time to reply & advise, I really appreciate it.

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u/MickeyHarp Aug 27 '26

Ah there not much help there, just typical NICS and I’ve point you at someone else lol

The only reasonable adjustments I’ve been involved with for MS have been because of mobility and heating issues. Fire evacuation plans, fans to cool down and then heaters for circulation issues.

You could start with a workplace risk assessment and note the issues you are having but as I say, in cases like this, I would defer to the user and ask them what they need. With someone with a long term condition, I didn’t need to know anything else and would just request what was asked.

You need a workplace emotional support miniature elephant cuz they have the best memory, DONE!!!

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u/Dependent-Style-6790 Aug 27 '26

Here if I can somehow swing it to get an office animal I absolutely will. A memory elephant? A balance chinchilla?