Work with a broken hand

suzannewysiwyg

hi, just wondered what your thoughts are.


I broke my hand on Saturday and I've been told not to go in to work by the Hospital. I work in care, so there are elements of risk I guess. But I feel like a bit of a fraud, as i'm not sick as such.


I have thought about lighter duties, but cant really think of any that I could do.


I am a lone worker.


Have you ever been in this situation, how does it work with insurance etc.


Unfortunately I only get SSP.


Thanks for reading

zaax

As long as you have a fit note, which you will need to get to your employer the day it is issued.
Once this has been issued you can not go to work, as you will no be insured

Generali

suzannewysiwyg wrote: »

hi, just wondered what your thoughts are.


I broke my hand on Saturday and I've been told not to go in to work by the Hospital. I work in care, so there are elements of risk I guess. But I feel like a bit of a fraud, as i'm not sick as such.


I have thought about lighter duties, but cant really think of any that I could do.


I am a lone worker.


Have you ever been in this situation, how does it work with insurance etc.


Unfortunately I only get SSP.


Thanks for reading

Are you insured for breaking your hand? Normally income protection insurance doesn't kick in for three months.

If you broke it at work you might be insured there.

I suppose you could try a reverse PPI: you were mis-not sold insurance.

piglet25

You may not be insured to drive if this is part of your job

skintpaul

Any light admin duties you can do, one handed?