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Sent via email to [email address]

Dear <Title/Surname>

Flexible working request: appeal outcome

Thank you for attending the appeal hearing on <date> regarding the outcome of your flexible working request. The meeting was held <in person / via MS Teams> in accordance with the <NHS Scotland Flexible Work Pattern Policy/ NHS Scotland Flexible Work Location Policy> and Formal hearing guide.

The hearing was chaired by <Name, Job Title>, supported by <HR Rep>. The management case was presented by <Manager Name, Job Title>, supported by <HR Rep/Other>. You <attended alone / were accompanied by <Representative Name, Role/ work colleague>>.

Your request

• Current working pattern/location: <current pattern>
• Requested working pattern/location: <requested pattern>
• Alternatives discussed at original meeting (if any): <summary>

Points considered at the appeal hearing

Employee appeal submission:

• <Summarise main points raised by employee>

Management response:

• <Summarise management position and rationale>

All written submissions were shared with the panel in advance, and the panel considered both the procedural and substantive grounds for appeal.

Appeal outcome

After reviewing all the evidence and considering the statements presented during the hearing, the panel has reached the following decision:

(select the appropriate option and delete the remaining options)
Appeal upheld
Your appeal is upheld. Your revised working pattern/location will commence on <date>.

OR

Appeal not upheld
The panel did not uphold your appeal. The reasons are:

• <Insert clear rationale>
  
  

OR

Appeal partially upheld

The panel have determined that some elements of your request have been supported. These are

• <insert clear details>

The panel were unable to support the remaining elements of your request.

• <insert clear rationale>

This letter confirms the final outcome of the appeal process under the <NHS Scotland Flexible Work Pattern Policy/ NHS Scotland Flexible Work Location Policy>. No further right of appeal is available.

Yours sincerely,
<Name of Chair>
<Job Title>, Appeal Hearing Panel Chair

CC:

• <HR Panel Support>
• <Manager / Management Representative>
• <HR Rep supporting Management>
• <Trade Union Rep/Colleague>

Enclosed: Formal note of the appeal hearing