Hello, I had a wide local excision on 25th June. I have felt fine since then and have been doing the exercises without trouble. My sick note (from the surgeon) ends on the 12th July and I would like to go back to work. The surgeon said to get a new note from the doctor for another 2 weeks, but do I have to? I work in a primary school and I would love to go to work for the last 4 days 15th to 18th. Do I need a fit for work cert for my employer. On .gov and .nhs it says that you can go back whenever you feel ready regardless of the sick note situation. My employer is demanding a fit to work note from my doctor which they will not provide. Catch 22, what can I do?