This interview explains the ‘Fit Note’ (rather than the ‘Sick Note’). Using this well is valuable when discussing whether or not you are ready to return to work with your doctor and your employer.

RESOURCES:

The Allied Health Professionals Health and Work report: http://www.ahpf.org.uk/files/AHP%20Health%20and%20Work%20report%202021.pdf
Access to work for workers including self-employed (services provided can be for both physical and mental health support in the workplace) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-work-factsheet
https://www.remploy.co.uk/employers/mental-health-and-wellbeing/workplace-mental-health-support-service-employers

Equality and Human Rights Commission (provides details on the Equalities Act 2010): https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/equality-act/equality-act-2010The

Equality, advisory and support service with website and confidential helpline for workers to discuss concerns for example, about disability discrimination in the workplace: https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) with confidential helpline and website for workers: Long COVID – advice for employers and employees: https://www.acas.org.uk/long-covid

Pomodoro technique (Time management strategy that may be helpful for some people): https://francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro-technique