Sick Note because I am unable to drive?

nh_user_1131441 · February 7, 2018, 3:27pm

Hi

I live in the U.K. and currently wearing a boot with partial WB for another 5 weeks. I have a doctors note until the end of this period. Once I start FWB but still unable to drive, will I still be able to get a doctors note? I would struggle to get to work without driving?

Any idea?

anon87974465 · February 7, 2018, 3:54pm

Yes if you explain that to them

nh_user_1131441 · February 7, 2018, 4:55pm

Thanks Caroline

I really hope so. Could they refuse do you think?

anon87974465 · February 7, 2018, 5:07pm

Ask a social worker and our therapist for some advice

nh_user_1123380 · February 7, 2018, 5:19pm

Hi im also in the UK. I came out of my boot at the end of November was driving 2 weeks later and just went back to work this week. My GP explained that once the plaster and boot are off it takes time for everything to heal. Good luck

nh_user_1124290 · February 7, 2018, 5:23pm

Hi Tina,

Yes, you will be able to get a note to be out of work. Especially if its your job requires you to be on your feet/ special shoes and so on.

Good luck!

Rose

anon87974465 · February 7, 2018, 6:58pm

If that is your only means of commute or you tell them you’ll be on feet all day with work. They will give you leeway, especially in the first few weeks as it does that a while to recover.