Last reviewed: July 2026 If your employer has referred you for an occupational health assessment, you may be wondering what it involves and whether it’s something to worry about. The good news is that an occupational health assessment isn’t an exam you can pass or fail. It’s an independent medical assessment that helps determine how […]
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Last reviewed: July 2026 Returning to work after an illness or injury isn’t always straightforward. Even if you’re feeling better, you may not be ready to return to your usual hours or workload immediately. That’s where a phased return to work can help. One of the most common questions employees ask is: do I need
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Last reviewed: July 2026 Returning to work after a long illness, injury or mental health-related absence is not always as simple as going straight back to your normal hours. You may feel ready to do some work but not yet able to manage your full schedule or usual duties. A phased return to work can
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Last reviewed: July 2026 Depression can affect every aspect of your life, including your ability to work. If you are struggling with low mood, fatigue, loss of motivation, or difficulty coping with your job, you may be wondering whether you can be signed off work and get a fit note. The short answer is yes.
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Last reviewed: June 2026 Yes. In the UK, you can often get a fit note online, over the phone, or through a video consultation without seeing a doctor in person. A fit note (commonly called a sick note or doctor’s note) can be issued remotely if the healthcare professional has enough information to assess how
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Last updated: June 2026 If you have been signed off work because of an illness or injury, you may be wondering whether you need an NHS fit note or a private fit note. The short answer is that both can provide evidence that you are unwell, but they differ in cost, availability, and how they
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Last updated: June 2026 Yes. A healthcare professional can backdate a fit note if they believe there is sufficient medical evidence that you were unfit for work during the period concerned. However, there is no automatic entitlement to a backdated fit note, and each request is assessed individually. According to UK Government fit note guidance,
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Last updated: June 2026 Missing a class, assignment deadline, or exam because of illness can be stressful. Along with managing your health, you may be worried about how your absence will affect your grades, progression, or eligibility to sit future assessments. Fortunately, most Irish colleges and universities have procedures in place to support students whose
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Last updated: June 2026 If you need time away from work to care for a loved one, you may be entitled to carer’s leave under Irish employment law. One of the most common questions people ask is whether they need a carer’s leave certificate and how they can get one online. The process can seem
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Last updated: June 2026 | Based on guidance from the HSE and the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). If you have come down with the flu and feel too unwell to work, you may be wondering: can you get a sick cert for the flu in Ireland? The short answer is yes. If flu symptoms are
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