Sick note to use at work from A&E

[RedHead02]

Just that really. Is it possible to get signed off by an A&E doctor. I had a knee injury two years ago which required major surgery. I've now buffered it up again. Work can be difficult with sickness so really I need a note. I never abuse the NHS but this is urgent.

[ImNotThatGirl]

The GP told her to go to A&E because she can't get an appt, not because she has a need to be there. That is shoddy of the GP and wasteful of resources.

[ChestyNut]

Did your GP tell you to go to A+E for medical attention as they don't have appointments or as it requires emergency treatment?

YABU to attend A+E for a sick note or if your issue could be dealt with by your GP.

[shinynewusername]

A&E and hospital wards can issue sick notes. Any doctor can.

[shinynewusername]

The advice from my gp was to go to A&E because they didn't have appointments due to being overbooked and understaffed

As a GP myself, I'm sure that your GP meant go to A&E if you have any urgent post-op complications, not for a sick note. Sick notes can be post-dated so there is no urgency - ring your practice tomorrow. You probably won't even need an appointment as they should have had a letter from your surgeon about the op.

[ghostyslovesheep]

yes go to A+E for your knee as advised by your GP - and yes any Dr can issue a sick nore but most would expect you to self cert initially - however if the A+E Dr says it needs more than 7 days off work they may issue a note

I've had sick notes issued on the ward before

[PerspicaciaTick]

When did hospital wards stop doing sick notes? I definitely got signed off for quite a long length of time (4-6 weeks from memory) by the doctor on the Gynae ward after my ectopic pregnancy. But that was a few years ago.

[kelda]

Read the thread people, the GP has already told her to go to A&E.

I would ask the GP for a sick note and tell your work asap.

[CountessOfStrathearn]

Any doctor, hospital/A&E/GP, can do sick notes, but this really would not be an appropriate use of A&E time.

[WeAllHaveWings]

if you are off to a+e for pain relief or your condition possibly warrants emergency hospital admission fair enough. If its just for a fit note that is not what a+e resources are for.

[curlywurly4]

A&E don't do sick notes, neither do hospital wards. You'll need to get one from a GP. If you are ill, then there's not much you can do about that other than give them as much notice as possible to find cover.

[AliceInUnderpants]

Do you have a need to go to A&E?

[NerrSnerr]

You need to self certify for a week. If you need treatment now then go to a&e (if it genuinely is an emergency). You can then go to the GP in the week who can sign you off for longer if necessary. When I fucked my knee up that's what I did

[sillylily]

I really don't think a sick note for work is a valid reason to visit A&E and they won't give you a note anyway. Do as other suggest - self cert & GP. Leave A&E for proper medical emergencies.

[HermioneJeanGranger]

A&E might refer you to OOH and they can give you a sick note.

Yes, you can self-certify for a week but a lot of places don't look kindly on you ringing in sick for having a sore knee - at least with a GP's note you have back-up that you're not just faking for a day off.

When I injured my back and needed to be off work, the OOH doctor signed me off because "lots of people use back injuries as a way to get out of work as they're hard to prove and heal within a few days" and he didn't want my work to think I was simply making excuses.

Feel better, OP.

[Muskateersmummy]

Self certify. Then call for a phone appointment with the GP. Based on the problem I would imagine they wouldn't necessarily need to see you in person to do the sick note

[aginghippy]

RedHead

[aginghippy]

My DP was in an a&e recently. (For a genuine emergency) They said they do not do sick notes at all, that you have to see the GP for those. They did say they could give a copy of a document saying you have been seen at a&e on this x date for y condition.

[RedHead02]

Sorry I appreciate this is drip feeding but I also have osteoporosis and arthritis which complicated my knee condition in the first place. Sorry for frantic message, I'm in a taxi on my way and in a tizz. I have an important meeting 3 hours away from the office tomorrow and I won't be able to do it as my knee has gone to jelly

[wheresthetea]

Not unless it's so bad you actually need emergency treatment.

[ImNotThatGirl]

YABU, just self certify.

[canyou]

If you have no OOH or minor injuries and cannot get a GP appt maybe ring you local A&E and ask for advice as to what to do

[canyou]

Forget the sick note a moment, do you need treatment? Can the OOH or a minor injuries unit see you if the GP cannot They will give you a sick note if needed

[Lauren83]

Self cert for 5 days, then try to get in with your GP next week, some gps for a reoccurring illness/injury would leave you a sick note at the desk to collect and not see you for an appt. A&E is for major trauma/blood loss/strokes/broken bones/heart attacks, not for non life threatening injuries or long term ones

[UpsiLondoes]

I think you can get a number to reference you went to a&e for that day. But how are you going to get a sick note when they will assess your knee and 1/ either admit you because it is serious or 2/ tell you it's not that serious and to go see your Gp for follow up. And it's 5 continuous days before our GP will give a sick note for work.