About bipolar Frequently Asked Questions What do I need when returning to work after bipolar illness? A checklist of what to think about when preparing to return to work: Talk to your manager about a phased to work and build in a midway review point. If your employer knows about your diagnosis share and copy of the Bipolar UK Employers Guide with your manager. If your employer does not know about your diagnosis think about if now is the time - see the Bipolar UK Employees Guide for help. Make sure you take in any sick notes, not previously handed in, so that sick pay is not affected. Think about your journey to work and plan for back ups. If you have children. or caring responsibilities, are these affected? Check that your next of kin information is up to date with your employer. Ask about any employee assistance programmes to support your return to work. Consider if a temporary adjustment would help you. You can ask for an Occupational Health assessment on return, if you have had this in the past. Or ask for a Occupational Health assessment to develop any reasonable adjustments you might need. details of how to identify what reasonable adjustments you can request are in the Bipolar UK Employees Guide (p.13) Manage Cookie Preferences