Bank required to do more than blindly accept medical advisor’s report in claim for ill health retirement

Mrs B, an employee of Barclays Bank, commenced long-term sickness absence in June 2010 with fibromyalgia. Dr Byars, an independent expert, reported to AXA PPP (Barclay’s occupational health advisor) that there was little likelihood in the foreseeable future of Mrs B returning to her former job.