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Catrina95
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Hello,

My dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer last week. It has been so stressful and still can't get my head around it. I have self certified off work and my manager told me to go to my gp to get signed off with stress. I have seen 3 different gps and they all said no. I work in a busy hospital as a healthcare assistant full time and I'm also studying at uni! Any suggestions on what to do for the best?

Thank you :)

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    Hello Catrina,

    I am sorry to hear of your sad news and also surprised at GP not signing you off work.

    I'm not entirely sure of the workings of GP when this occurs and would only suggest you go back to GP and request again that you are signed off.

    Outwith the GP, you can perhaps speak with your manager/HR dept as there are policies that cover compassioante leave and you might explore that. You can also self refer yourself to Occupational Health who would assess you and advise.

    I hope you manage to sort something out as you have enough to cope with without this.

    i wish you well

    kind regards

    Ian

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    Hi Ian,

    I managed to get signed off for a week, which runs out tomorrow. Unfortunately my manager said I have to go back to work unless I take unpaid leave (Which isn't an option due to finances).

    I guess I just wait and see how everything plans out now!

    Kind regards

    Catrina

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