No sicknote for broken thumb

[qqwwee]

hello, I broken my thumb and I went to emergency department.I had x-ray but my doctor didnt give me sicknote and he said I can do my job.I work in warehouse where i have to lifting and picking products.I told him about my job that I use my both hands but he refused to give me sicknote.I dont feel I am fit to work.I stay at home now and take painkillers.I can stay at home up to week by selfcertificated.Do I have to go my GP and ask for sick note.Any advice thank you.

[assisted blonde]

yes the GP issues a sick note the hospital only issues them when you are an in patient.

[qqwwee]

thank you.you are right.i wasnt pasient in the hospital so they didnt give me sicknote,.but i dont understand why they think i can still do my work.even i can not drees my self by one hand.any way I have to wait till monday to go my GP because is all booked.thank you

[postggj]

your employer will have to do a risk assessment on you when you return to work which will probably involve other duties. I agree working in a warehouse with a broken thumb is not a good idea. Your doctor will probably give you a fit note stating what duties such as admin you are able to do.

 

if you have an occupational health service, make sure your employer does a referal

[Night Owl]

You can sign yourself off sick for a maximum of 7 days with a form from your doctors surgery.

After 7 days you will need a "Fit Note" from your Doctor - originally called a sick note!

 

Taken from the Gov.UK website here

 

Employees only need a fit note from a doctor after 7 days off work sick and have the right to use their statutory holiday entitlement during their sickness.

 

Fit notes and proof of sickness

 

Employees must give their employer a doctor’s ‘fit note’ (formerly ‘sick note’) if they’re off sick for more than 7 days. Hospital doctors or GPs provide them. They can charge a fee if one is asked for before the 7th day.

Employers can also ask employees to fill in a form when they return to work to confirm they’ve been off sick for up to 7 days. This is called ‘self-certification’. Employers usually provide their own version of this form.

[SMIA]

Your employer must also not allow you to work during the period of time that you are signed off for.