Reply to: Physio Expenses - claimable?

[SueEllen]

I was about to post a question related to this but I just found this thread.

I've had lots of Osteopath sessions to help me with a neck injury caused by RSI (all work related). I haven't claimed any of them as expense. Is this expensible? Should I be asking for invoices that I can use to claim against?

Yep it would be as it is related to Health and Safety regulations especially display screen ones.

And yes get invoices plus also get a note or (maybe cheaper to) get an extract of your GP medical records showing it's work related simply because an osteopath is an alternative therapist, and whether their treatment is useful or not is debatable.

[BrilloPad]

I was about to post a question related to this but I just found this thread.

I've had lots of Osteopath sessions to help me with a neck injury caused by RSI (all work related). I haven't claimed any of them as expense. Is this expensible? Should I be asking for invoices that I can use to claim against?

Looking back through the thread it seems there is no definitive answer. However I suspect it could lead to a whole heap of trouble.

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

I was about to post a question related to this but I just found this thread.

I've had lots of Osteopath sessions to help me with a neck injury caused by RSI (all work related). I haven't claimed any of them as expense. Is this expensible? Should I be asking for invoices that I can use to claim against?

[Lambert Simnel]

For what it's worth, back in my days as a permie my employer had a physio available as part of their occupational health regime, and there was no mention of BiK for any recipient of the service.
If I genuinely believed the problem was caused at work, and particularly if I could get a note from my physio confirming it was the likely cause, then I would have no compunction about charging physio sessions back to my company. I haven't actually ever done so, though

[SueEllen]

Back when I was a permie, we had a guy who did desk assessments and recommended specialist equipment (chairs/desks etc). He also provided physio sessions if you had persistent problems or had to take time off due to it.

My wife (who also worked there) used this service after having carpal tunnel syndrome and back problems. She didn't have to pay any BIK.

All the large and medium sized private sector clients I've had do some form of Display Screen Assessment at the start of my contract. They then get you bits e.g. foot rests, different chair if you have problems.

Though most of the time people who know they have problems are proactive and sort things like raising their desk up or bringing their own keyboard themselves before they have issues.

The reason it isn't a BIK is because it is part of Health and Safety legislation, plus the company doesn't want to be sued by the employee and also risk prosecution by the HSE.

Many moons ago I worked in a department for a large company as a temp. They had agreed out of court settlements with a couple of women in their typing pool, so we were doing a programme informing all their workers on the Display Screen Regulations.

[oliverson]

Phone HMRC and ask.

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I take it you've never had a conversation with HMRC before? Every single telephone conversation I've had with them has been an argument. The morons they employ are the most ignorant, uneducated, unhelpful and rude cretins on the face of planet earth. It's clear they are jobsworths and have never ran their own business before. I wouldn't willingly phone them up and tbh when I see an incoming call that looks like them (can't remember the numeric prefix), I just don't bother answering. Mate of mine has had the same experiences with them putting the phone down on him twice.

[jmo21]

Phone HMRC and ask.

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[FrontEnder]

Back when I was a permie, we had a guy who did desk assessments and recommended specialist equipment (chairs/desks etc). He also provided physio sessions if you had persistent problems or had to take time off due to it.

My wife (who also worked there) used this service after having carpal tunnel syndrome and back problems. She didn't have to pay any BIK.

[SeanT]

are there certain types of business that would allow that to be reclaimable? (and would you want your missus to be in them!)

[oliverson]

Erm... I thought you did as you started the post???

The reality of finding out one's issues are 'curable' and in a relatively short period of time seem to have overshadowed who's paying the bill. Back of my mind I was worrying that maybe I needed some hip-replacements. Guess I can use the funds to buy a pair of implants for the missus.

[northernladuk]

who cares? I just want my back back!

Erm... I thought you did as you started the post???

[oliverson]

But doesn't that kinda kill your wholly and exclusive argument?

who cares? I just want my back back!

[northernladuk]

Just got back from the physio. Same as last time - pelvis alignment, etc, - man wasn't made to be sat at a desk all day, get off your backside and do some exercise.

Irrespective of who's paying the bill, it's worth every penny I can assure you!

But doesn't that kinda kill your wholly and exclusive argument?

[BrilloPad]

If you claim, it will also certainly be disallowed if investigated, and they will crawl over your accounts in minute detail.

Why take the risk?

[oliverson]

Just got back from the physio. Same as last time - pelvis alignment, etc, - man wasn't made to be sat at a desk all day, get off your backside and do some exercise.

Irrespective of who's paying the bill, it's worth every penny I can assure you!