Is it better to get a fit note from off, or self certify for 7 days first?

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Relating back to this thread - https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/work/5310377-need-advicehelp-dont-know-how-to-deal-with-this?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=app_share

Ive done it for a week and I’m fucking done! I’ve tried contacting HR asking to take unpaid leave for the next 2 weeks until I’m due back in old role, nothing, not even a reply. 😒 My manager is aware of how I’m struggling but can’t approve leave himself. Not really much he can do.

So in order to rescue my mental (and physical because I’m not sleeping and the headaches are 24/7!) health I’ll be going sick on Monday. I know you can self certify for 7 days but is it best to just get a fit note straight away?

I’m going to be off for the next 2 weeks regardless, I’ve tried asking for help and they’re being stubborn and completely shite about it. Would it be best to get a fit note for the entire 2 weeks? Or self certify for the first 7 days?

Ta.

The doctors will usually make you self certify the first 7 days.

I don't think doc will give you a fit note until you've had the 7 days.

Self certify and get an appointment during the week. Don't even consider taking unpaid leave.

I’d self certify first then get the doctors note.

You have to self certify for first 7 days. Dr won’t give you a fit note from day 1

Doctors will normally refuse to give you a fit note until you’ve self-certified for 7 days. I once got a fit note on day 2, but I was very obviously not going to be well enough to work for some time.

You self cert for the 1St 7 days .

we can do e consult to request one however when I went off sick I saw Gp again after 6 days she wrote me a sick note till when I was going to be reviewed again 9 days later .