Sick notes/well notes
speedalong
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Hi, the hospital gave me a sicknote to say I had been in hospital - so it covers the period I was in hospital. The part about when I will be fit for work has been left blank. So I post this to my employer?
Then what ... as it only covers me to my discharge,
do I need to go and get another one from my GP?
Is there a time limit to do this?
Can I do it by phone? - currently getting to GP very problematic.
Speedalong
Then what ... as it only covers me to my discharge,
do I need to go and get another one from my GP?
Is there a time limit to do this?
Can I do it by phone? - currently getting to GP very problematic.
Speedalong
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speedalong wrote:Hi, the hospital gave me a sicknote to say I had been in hospital - so it covers the period I was in hospital. The part about when I will be fit for work has been left blank. So I post this to my employer?
Then what ... as it only covers me to my discharge,
do I need to go and get another one from my GP?
Is there a time limit to do this?
Can I do it by phone? - currently getting to GP very problematic.
Speedalong0 -
Thanks Maria. And will they do a home visit to assess me?? Can't get in a car yet and can't walk to docs too far ...
Speedalong0 -
Hi, yes you do need a new sick note. It's up to your GP whether they see you or just provide a note based on your discharge info from hospital. on one hand form states you have been examined,on the other it's self evident you're not fit for work so soon after major surgery. as for a home visit it's at their discretion. I had to go to drs for mine, but OH drove me and as I had come home from hospital by car it was Ok. Elaine0
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speedalong wrote:Thanks Maria. And will they do a home visit to assess me?? Can't get in a car yet and can't walk to docs too far ...
Speedalong0 -
Thanks Elaine and Maria - will phone docs tomorrow and see what they say. Will prob ask GP to ring me as receptionists are so unreasonable ... Did get in car for first time on Sunday ... but not easy - could only get in friends car not in a taxi yet - and don't have anyone who can drive me - all friends are working.
Speedalong0 -
speedalong wrote:Thanks Elaine and Maria - will phone docs tomorrow and see what they say. Will prob ask GP to ring me as receptionists are so unreasonable ... Did get in car for first time on Sunday ... but not easy - could only get in friends car not in a taxi yet - and don't have anyone who can drive me - all friends are working.
Speedalong0
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