Time off work for physio antenatal appointments

romi2010

Just wondering if I'm entitled to time off work to attend physio antenatal appointments. Was with my consultant last week and they have referred my onto a physio in the hospital as my back is starting to act up. The physio's only do appointment Mon to Fri from 9 to 4.30 so have no choice but to go during the day. Are these treated the same as consultant and gp appointments when it comes to time off work?

How Strange

I'd say yes you are because they're maternity appointments.

Moonbeam

Ask your employer.

Digs

Hi op - I took this off www.irishhealth.com. As your appt is related to antenatal it seems you are entitled to the time off

Am I entitled to time off for medical visits?
An employee is allowed time off as necessary from work, without loss of pay, to attend medical or related antenatal or postnatal care. An employee must give her employer at least two weeks notice, where possible of such appointments.
You are also entitled to take paid time off to attend one set of antenatal classes (except the last 3 classes, which would normally occur after maternity leave has started). This entitlement only covers one set of antenatal classes for all pregnancies while in employment. Fathers also have a once-off right to paid time off work to attend the two antenatal classes immediately prior to the birth.

annegreen

Absolutely - your employer must pay for your visits