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.

[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.

[CountessOfStrathearn]

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

[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.

[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.

[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

[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.

[shinynewusername]

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

[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.

[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.