May 26th 2024.
Jasbir Sahota, a 52-year-old baggage handler at Heathrow Airport, was tragically injured on February 14th when her scarf got caught in machinery as she was unloading luggage from a flight. Her family has shared that she was working at the airport for an impressive 30 years at the time of the incident.
According to her loved ones, Jasbir sustained severe injuries, including brain damage, and has now been left with permanent disabilities. As a result, her family is now pleading with her employer, Menzies, a global aviation services company, to cover the costs of the specialized care she needs. In a recent interview with The Telegraph, Jasbir's children, Nina Haer and Harman Sahota, along with her brother-in-law Satti Heir, expressed their disappointment in Menzies' treatment of their mother, stating that they feel she has been reduced to just a number rather than a valued employee. They also mentioned that they have taken legal action against the company in hopes of getting them to pay the estimated £300,000 required for Jasbir to be transferred to a private facility, Wellington Hospital, for more complex care.
Satti, speaking on behalf of the family, shared, "Jaz deserves the best care and the best treatment, and unfortunately, that is not available through the NHS. To give her a fighting chance for any improvement, she needs to be moved to Wellington. Every day she remains at Hillingdon Hospital – and we appreciate their efforts – is a day that we feel like we are losing her, and that is a heartbreaking thought."
Nina added that Menzies initially promised to do everything in their power to assist Jasbir, who had dedicated her career to working at Heathrow since she was 22 years old. However, the family claims that they have not kept their word and have instead been obstructive in their efforts. They insist that Jasbir has been a loyal and committed employee for many years, and they believe she deserves their support in this difficult time.
The incident has had a ripple effect on Jasbir's family as well. Harman, who works as a signal engineer for Network Rail, has had to take time off due to the stress caused by the accident, while Nina has had to take on a less demanding job at a recruitment firm near their home in Hayes, London.
When approached for a comment, a spokesperson for Menzies told the Metro that an investigation is currently ongoing in regards to the serious incident involving their employee at Heathrow earlier this year. They expressed their sympathy towards the employee and their family but refrained from sharing any further details at this time.
In response to inquiries about the incident, Heathrow Airport has stated that it is a matter for Menzies to handle, and they will not be providing any comments on the matter.
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