There is a report on the BBC website about trialling not issuing fit notes, as it has previously been discussed that they take up doctor's time. I note that there are other medical professionals that can issue them.
I have been off work with burnout and am now on a phased return set out by Occupational Health. To get the first fit note I had to speak to a doctor. Then after that extensions were done from an online request. The last one is still outstanding so have been chasing. I have found that each time I got near to the next one being due it added to my stress, even if I prepared the wording, then the wait to send it online. It is also difficult to work out in advance how long you may need.
In my opinion, once you have had the first one, it would reduce the stress a bit if left to contact employer when ready to return and would also save precious time for doctors. What do others think?
