Elective Procedures

If staff anticipate that they will require time off work due to elective medical procedures, such as in vitro /in vivo-fertilisation or cosmetic surgery and any medical appointments associated with this, in the first instance they should discuss this with their line manager. The line manager can then determine if and how this can best be accommodated by the department, in order to meet the requirements of the individual. As a consequence of the personal nature of such situations each case will be duly considered on its own merits and as such will not result in precedence being set for the consideration of subsequent matters either by the same individual or by others.