Doctor's Note Cost (Face Mask)

Dr_Crypto

Lastest advise from the BMA is for doctors not to get involved with this at all even when the patient offers to pay. Many GPs have told reception to not put such patients through at all. 
If people feel they fall into one of the exemptions provided by the government they can self-certify that and presumably argue it out in court if a fine was issues. 

John_the_Boy

Interesting quick video by an NHS surgeon re masks https://youtu.be/MebeJFw7XWY

GibbsRule_No3.

I wonder if the Sunflower lanyard or badge, signifying a hidden disability, will be enough not to be challenged if you don’t wear a face mask?

HollyTrees

MarkN88 said:

HollyTrees said:

I heard today that staff at shops dont need to wear face coverings, so currently employers cant make staff wear them. 

Course they can. It’s their workplace. They choose. 

But there are workers rights. But I will say its not going to be fair if shop staff doesn't have to wear face coverings when the customer has to. 
But then this wouldn't surprise me either. 

welshbabe88

HollyTrees said:

MarkN88 said:

HollyTrees said:

I heard today that staff at shops dont need to wear face coverings, so currently employers cant make staff wear them. 

Course they can. It’s their workplace. They choose. 

But there are workers rights. But I will say its not going to be fair if shop staff doesn't have to wear face coverings when the customer has to. 
But then this wouldn't surprise me either. 

I agree HollyTrees.  If I enter a shop I'd expect the staff to be masked up - even if it wasn't the law.
I've heard mention fo the lanyards on the radio - but it does seem a copout if people just self certify themselves.

HollyTrees

welshbabe88 said:

HollyTrees said:

MarkN88 said:

HollyTrees said:

I heard today that staff at shops dont need to wear face coverings, so currently employers cant make staff wear them. 

Course they can. It’s their workplace. They choose. 

But there are workers rights. But I will say its not going to be fair if shop staff doesn't have to wear face coverings when the customer has to. 
But then this wouldn't surprise me either. 

I agree HollyTrees.  If I enter a shop I'd expect the staff to be masked up - even if it wasn't the law.
I've heard mention fo the lanyards on the radio - but it does seem a copout if people just self certify themselves.

My biggest fear is if the government makes it mandatory for us to not leave our own property without a mask. I feel thats the next step. 

silvercar

HollyTrees said:

MarkN88 said:

HollyTrees said:

I heard today that staff at shops dont need to wear face coverings, so currently employers cant make staff wear them. 

Course they can. It’s their workplace. They choose. 

But there are workers rights. But I will say its not going to be fair if shop staff doesn't have to wear face coverings when the customer has to. 
But then this wouldn't surprise me either. 

Shop staff are in the shop for 8 hours a day. Customers are in there for a short time and can leave. Whereas I am prepared to wear a mask for the short time I am in a shop, I can imagine that it would become very uncomfortable to wear one all day.

unforeseen

silvercar said:

HollyTrees said:

MarkN88 said:

HollyTrees said:

I heard today that staff at shops dont need to wear face coverings, so currently employers cant make staff wear them. 

Course they can. It’s their workplace. They choose. 

But there are workers rights. But I will say its not going to be fair if shop staff doesn't have to wear face coverings when the customer has to. 
But then this wouldn't surprise me either. 

Shop staff are in the shop for 8 hours a day. Customers are in there for a short time and can leave. Whereas I am prepared to wear a mask for the short time I am in a shop, I can imagine that it would become very uncomfortable to wear one all day.

The nursing profession manage. 

Floss

Shop staff are in the shop for 8 hours a day. Customers are in there for a short time and can leave. Whereas I am prepared to wear a mask for the short time I am in a shop, I can imagine that it would become very uncomfortable to wear one all day.

The nursing profession manage. 

As do all staff in hospitals or healthcare settings even non-medical staff like me.

My GP surgery have stated there are no situations where they will issue a Drs note for not wearing masks.

The_Green_Hornet

You could always wear a face mask exemption card lanyard. Apparently they are very easy to get hold of and you don't even have to prove you are actually exempt.