Stress, SSP and working P/T hours

Teacherchick_2

Hello - New to this so forgive lack of style! I work part time and have been off with work related stress for a while. I want to get back into working, and my doc is prepared to enter on 'fit' note that I would be suited to work at an alternative job on the days I don't already work for my main employer.
If I do this, am I allowed? Direct Gov site says I am getting SSP for only the days I work with my current employer. So if I worked on my days off doing something appropriate, this should be OK?? Thanks for any help :rotfl:

System

i wold have thought if your employer got wind of this there may be problems.

anamenottaken

CHRISSYG wrote: »

i wold have thought if your employer got wind of this there may be problems.

As I see it, the only problem would be if the work being done for a different employer was directly comparable with that contracted for the current employer - including the work-related stress component.

System

my contract states that if i am off sick i cannot take paid employment elsewhere -check your contract op.

anamenottaken

CHRISSYG wrote: »

my contract states that if i am off sick i cannot take paid employment elsewhere -check your contract op.

No doubt that predates the introduction of fit notes.

Someone could be not fit to do their regular work but OK for something else.

The OP is part-time with current employer from which he/she is on sick leave.

Oldernotwiser

Can a GP issue a fit note and a sick note at the same time?

System

anamenottaken wrote: »

No doubt that predates the introduction of fit notes.

as i said before check your contract op ,theres nothing here to suggest the op has just started working so contract may very well pre date fit notes .just had a quick look at nhs site fit notes are intended to get people back to work they are nt intended as a way of claiming ssp and working elsewhere.

lynzpower

anamenottaken wrote: »

No doubt that predates the introduction of fit notes.

Someone could be not fit to do their regular work but OK for something else.

The OP is part-time with current employer from which he/she is on sick leave.

Indeed this was the caase back in 2007, when I had major mobility probs and couldnt get to my job 2 tubes and a walk, but I wanted to volunteer at a charity literally around the corner. My gp suggested it was a good idea, my trade union said no.

However,if the stress is something caused by teaching, im sure your gp is right, undertaking something else ( eg shop work) might not be stressful for you at all and might improve your emotional health.

lynzpower

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

Can a GP issue a fit note and a sick note at the same time?

The fit note outlines the duties that the patient might be "fit for" however my GP is resistant to these as it can be used to take the place of occupational health and should anything go wrong ( ie a further injury is caused)then the NHS can be sued.

Another shunted in bit of legislation I fear we'll be stuck with.

Googlewhacker

Teacherchick wrote: »

Hello - New to this so forgive lack of style! I work part time and have been off with work related stress for a while. I want to get back into working, and my doc is prepared to enter on 'fit' note that I would be suited to work at an alternative job on the days I don't already work for my main employer.
If I do this, am I allowed? Direct Gov site says I am getting SSP for only the days I work with my current employer. So if I worked on my days off doing something appropriate, this should be OK?? Thanks for any help :rotfl:

I take it you have tried to resolve the issues with your current workplace?

System

lynzpower wrote: »

however,if the stress is something caused by teaching, im sure your gp is right, undertaking something else ( eg shop work) might not be stressful for you at all and might improve your emotional health.

have you tried working in a shop ? If stress is an issue this isnt the right job for you