Hi - from my own experiences of dealing with this sort of thing, in virtually all situations where a patient says to a GP "could this have been caused by my work?" the answer these days tends to be either "possibly" or "probably" when there is actually very little to no evidence to prove that it was. 

In other words, if a patient presents to a GP with sore wrists (or in this case elbows) and suggests that they use their arms regularly at work, the GP is likely to suggest that work MAY be the cause if asked.  The patient then usually turns "may be" into a "definitely is" sadly.

Anyway, the diagnosis (as provided by the GP) isn't a reportable Occupational Disease on the HSE's official list, so it's not RIDDOR reportable in my opinion.

I'm assuming however that the "work related" diagnosis was made by a GP rather than by an Occupational Health specialist (in possession of all the facts) ?

Hi David,

What work is the IP carrying out? Is it repetitive & subject to an ART? Do you have a copy of HSG60 Upper Limb Disorders in the Workplace? And whilst it isn't an 'occupational disease' as defined by RIDDOR have a look at the list of  upper limb disorders listed in HSG60. Will it become an over 7 day injury whilst she is under going her treatment? Gemma

...it should also be noted that HSG60 dates back to 2002 (with the last reprint in 2010), whereas the RIDDOR Regulations (which changed the lists of industrial diseases / work-related illnesses) were last amended in 2013, meaning it's the most up to date guidance.