NHS sick leave

[LouJ85]

I work full time for the NHS and I'm currently 17 weeks pregnant. I've been suffering quite bad hyperemesis and as a result I've had 10 weeks off sick so far. I went back to work last week. However I'm still struggling and not sure I'm fully fit for work. My boss has been very supportive and said to see how I go and if I need to be off sick again, so be it.

My question is in regards to sick pay. I'm entitled to 6 months full pay before it goes down to half. I've had the equivalent of just over 2 months so far. If I were to end up back off sick in the coming weeks if I struggle to manage, would this be classed as a continuation of the previous period of sickness, therefore meaning I have only 4 months left before I go down to have pay, or would the clock reset given I've been back at work (albeit briefly)? Hope that makes some sense!

@Hoowhoowho

Thanks. I have a phone conversation tomorrow with my boss so going to see what can be done. Perhaps a slightly later start and finish time, like you say. Finger crossed they can do something for me. 🤞🏻

Can you take an annual leave day each week instead of going into work

@LouJ85 I'm 18 weeks. Been off work all work. I don't work in the nhs but everyone was talking about what I needed answers to

@MrsTwitcher

Can you take an annual leave day each week instead of going into work

I could but it would use up all of my leave which I'm trying to save to add onto my maternity leave ... it's a tough balance.

@doritodiva

I'm 18 weeks on Saturday too so we're roughly the same. Sorry to hear you're also having a tough time. Your baby must be due in April then? We have a Facebook group going at the moment for April babies if you'd like to join? It's a very supportive group. No worries if not, just wanted to offer some support

Also consider that if your off with a pregnancy related illness in the last 4 weeks of pregnancy your employer can altermatically begin your maternity leave.

@Pineapple5678

Also consider that if your off with a pregnancy related illness in the last 4 weeks of pregnancy your employer can altermatically begin your maternity leave.

I was aware of this. I'm hoping to be back by December so this shouldn't be an issue. Fingers crossed my body doesn't have other ideas ...