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Doing the right kind of work is
good for your health, even if you have a health condition.

You don’t always need to be fully recovered to
go back to work, and in fact it can often help
your recovery.

Your fit note can help you go back to work
when you’re able to.

Your doctor will not automatically assess that
you are not fit for work if you have a health
condition.

Instead, they will discuss with you how your
health affects what you can do at work.

They will think about your fitness for work in
general rather than just your current job.

By considering the options with your manager before you visit the Doctor you are able to offer reasonable alternatives to your current role and the GP can assess whether the suggestions are suitable or not.

This presentation has been brought to you by Jane Coombs of Working Well Solutions
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Working with a Fit note

Published on Dec 01, 2015

Fit notes were issued instead of the old Sick Note in 2010 but many managers and workers do not understand their potential for allowing workers to continue working even if they have a health condition. This presentation demonstrates how both workers and managers can get the most out of the fit note by taking into account the health condition and the job.

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Fitnotes and Work

Doing the right kind of work is
good for your health, even if you have a health condition.

You don’t always need to be fully recovered to
go back to work, and in fact it can often help
your recovery.

Your fit note can help you go back to work
when you’re able to.

Your doctor will not automatically assess that
you are not fit for work if you have a health
condition.

Instead, they will discuss with you how your
health affects what you can do at work.

They will think about your fitness for work in
general rather than just your current job.

By considering the options with your manager before you visit the Doctor you are able to offer reasonable alternatives to your current role and the GP can assess whether the suggestions are suitable or not.

This presentation has been brought to you by Jane Coombs of Working Well Solutions
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Feeling Sick

Have an appointment to see your Doctor?
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Your Doctor has 2 choices

  • Not Fit to be at work
  • May be fit to be at work with some changes to the job
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If you Can work - what can you do

  • Returning to work gradually
  • Temporarily work different hours
  • Do different duties or tasks
  • Having help to do your job
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Think about what you can do?

Are there bits of your job that are currently impossible
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Talk to your Manager

Discuss your health and what you think you can do before going off sick
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Agree with your Manager what parts of your job you can and can't do

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Then see your GP to discuss the options. Are they suitable for your health condition?

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It will depend on:

  • Your health problem
  • Type of work you do
  • Options available at work
  • How easy it is to stay at work under these circumstances
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10.

Agree options with GP
Ask GP to write recommendations on Fit Note

11.

Discuss written recommendations with Manager and Agree plan

12.

Think about

  • How long will you work like this
  • What if you can't manage
  • Your pay situation
  • Can the recommendations be altered at all?
  • Help you might need
13.

what you have to do

Be clear on
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Smart Objectives

  • Specific
  • Measurable
  • Achievable
  • Realistic
  • Time limited
15.

Work with both

Your Manager and GP to remain at work
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Brought to you by Working Well Solutions

Doing the right kind of work is good for your health, even if you have a health condition.
You don’t always need to be fully recovered to
go back to work, and in fact it can often help
your recovery.

Your fit note can help you go back to work
when you’re able to.

Your doctor will not automatically assess that
you are not fit for work if you have a health
condition.

Instead, they will discuss with you how your
health affects what you can do at work.

They will think about your fitness for work in
general rather than just your current job.

But you and your Manager knows what is available and it is a good idea to think about that before going to the Doctor so that there are some options that can be discussed.

For more information and advice go to the GOV.Uk website and search for Fitnote guidance.
Or why not hop over to my website at http://www.workingwellsolutions.com

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