Being signed off work

[Hihosilver123]

If an employee has had 5 days paid compassionate leave after the death of a parent, can they then be signed off sick by the GP on day 6, or do they then self certify for 5 days and get signed off on day 11?

My GP was happy to sign me off instantly, so bereavement leave didn’t even kick in, but I know our GPS would be happy to do it straight after bereavement leave rather than telling you to self certify. That would be horribly cruel.
Sorry for your loss

When I called the GP, i only managed to get through to the receptionist the first time who told me the first 7 days was self certified and to call back after 7 days. The second time i called after the 7 days, I got through to GP who was very sympathetic and signed me off for 2 months. My mum took her own life , so there was an element of PTSD regarding the discovery of her death itself as well as grieving. Everyone grieves differently, and I hope you get as long as you need. There's no right or wrong. Wishing you strength.