Surgery Two Weeks Ago Ready To Return Back To Work Help

XxDarkMarioxX

Sorry for late update just went to my doctors today asking for fit note to return back to work because my boss would not let me return without doctor signing me off something like that. Asked my doctors and explained needed fit note say am fit to work again and there replay was we do not do them and when sick note runs out you can return back to work. But again my boss would like an fit note. Also was panicing when wrote this thread and do think my work will take it abit easy for couple days. Two weeks been now and feel alot better yes running out of breath and my hips hurting but need some advice because my doctor surgery is not listing 

elsien

Your doctor is right. The fit note is to cover you while you are unable to work. They do not provide notes as a rule to say that you are fit to return to work because the presumption is that you either get another fit note to stay off, or for light work, or you simply go back when your fit note runs out. 

The fit note simply does not have a return to work option on it. You need to point your employer at this;
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/caring-carers-and-long-term-conditions/can-i-go-back-to-work-before-the-end-date-on-my-fit-note/

If they are unsure they need to get advice from occupational health if they are signed up to a scheme.

You haven’t answered though what information you were given post surgery about the amount of time you should take off?

DanDare999

elsien said:

Your doctor is right. The fit note is to cover you while you are unable to work. They do not provide notes as a rule to say that you are fit to return to work because the presumption is that you either get another fit note to stay off, or for light work, or you simply go back when your fit note runs out. 

The fit note simply does not have a return to work option on it. You need to point your employer at this;
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/caring-carers-and-long-term-conditions/can-i-go-back-to-work-before-the-end-date-on-my-fit-note/

If they are unsure they need to get advice from occupational health if they are signed up to a scheme.

You haven’t answered though what information you were given post surgery about the amount of time you should take off?

So what is the box, being fit to return with adjustments all about?

Phased return, amended duties etc. 

elsien

The OP no longer seems to be asking about any adjustments. My answer was on that basis, for which a fit note would not be provided. 

XxDarkMarioxX

elsien said:

Your doctor is right. The fit note is to cover you while you are unable to work. They do not provide notes as a rule to say that you are fit to return to work because the presumption is that you either get another fit note to stay off, or for light work, or you simply go back when your fit note runs out. 

The fit note simply does not have a return to work option on it. You need to point your employer at this;
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/caring-carers-and-long-term-conditions/can-i-go-back-to-work-before-the-end-date-on-my-fit-note/

If they are unsure they need to get advice from occupational health if they are signed up to a scheme.

You haven’t answered though what information you were given post surgery about the amount of time you should take off?

Surgery people have not said anything to me about what happens when go back to work also not asking for adjustments because will have word with them when get back. I was worried when made this thread about adjustments because dont want to ever go back into hospital again because was nightmare 

DanDare999

XxDarkMarioxX said:

elsien said:

Your doctor is right. The fit note is to cover you while you are unable to work. They do not provide notes as a rule to say that you are fit to return to work because the presumption is that you either get another fit note to stay off, or for light work, or you simply go back when your fit note runs out. 

The fit note simply does not have a return to work option on it. You need to point your employer at this;
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/caring-carers-and-long-term-conditions/can-i-go-back-to-work-before-the-end-date-on-my-fit-note/

If they are unsure they need to get advice from occupational health if they are signed up to a scheme.

You haven’t answered though what information you were given post surgery about the amount of time you should take off?

Surgery people have not said anything to me about what happens when go back to work also not asking for adjustments because will have word with them when get back. I was worried when made this thread about adjustments because dont want to ever go back into hospital again because was nightmare 

You need to sort the adjustments out before you go back. From your employers point of view you're returning on a given date fully fit to resume work. They need to know you're not in advance. 

SiliconChip

Why have you edited your OP? It makes some of the answers seem odd when the information they are referring to is no longer in your post. It's poor forum etiquette and not a good way to get further responses.