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It's not necessarily an issue with the company you work for if they say you CAN'T work, as it is likely their insurance company who states that they will not cover them if something happens to you whilst on sick pay, particularly when you are temperarily disabled.

I dont believe there is anything that would necessarily cover you under human rights, as their policy wouldn't be seen as unreasonable, and essentially it may be seen that you're just putting yourself under unnecessary risk by going back to work.

Saying that though, they may be able to do something to find work for you, but you'll have a problem getting sick pay if you decide it's too much for you to do with your problem. Schools allow students with limbs in plaster to attend, so I assume it isn't ALWAYS a problem, I guess it all comes down to policy.