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Sick Note because I am unable to drive?

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tina52511
tina52511

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?

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  • caroline0774
    caroline0774 tina52511

    Posted

    Yes if you explain that to them
    • caroline0774
      caroline0774 tina52511

      Posted

      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.
  • Ally01381
    Ally01381 tina52511

    Posted

    Ask a  social worker and our therapist for  some advice
  • Spitz_girl
    Spitz_girl tina52511

    Posted

    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
  • rose71920
    rose71920 tina52511

    Posted

    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

     

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