Time off work - questions from a newbie!

Hi

Hopefully if you have an understanding employer then the answer is yes without having to go through anything formal. I certainly had a couple of days here and there when I couldn’t face it and that was ok with my boss - appreciate with reaching and the need to arrange cover it might not be that easy. If you can’t take time off without a sick note then would your consultant write you one or your GP? My consultant was very keen for me to focus on emotional health and well being and told me to take all the treatment time off work so I am sure you can get some time signed off. 
it’s an emotional rollercoaster and some days you can put a brave face on it and sometimes you can’t and either is ok but you have to allow yourself to feel what you feel.

Hope that helps and good luck xx

Hello and sorry you find yourself here.  As a teacher in public sector I assume you have 6 months full pay and 6 month 1/2 pay sick leave .  This is in a rolling 12 month basis  I went sick after biopsy as I just couldn't focus.  I went back after I finished radiotherapy.  My GP rang me when they had diagnosis letter from hospital to offer me a sick note.  Never a problem as they understand the impact isn't just physical x 

Hi EG1236

Welcome,to,the forum and sorry to,hear that you have been diagnosed with Paget’s disease. As a public sector worker you should be entitled to sick leave. 

Wishing you the best of luck with your surgery when you have it.

Best wishes

Daisy53

Hi, I work in NHS and went off sick the minute I was told I had BC. I’ve had full year off and went back to work in January this year in very phased return. My manager has been absolutely terrific. I had to go off right away as some of my visits to patients included some with BC and I could not cope emotionally plus I was face to face with covid patients too, and their families in own homes. 
I would phone in sick tomorrow and explain then take this week to decide if you will be emotionally strong enough to work at the moment. Best wishes xx

I'm a primary school teacher and had 8 months off sick. I had a couple of days when I was diagnosed in June as I was just too emotional to function. My lumpectomy was in August and I was advised not to go back in September because of the Covid risk, my chemo started on the 1st October.

Teaching isn't a job where you can sit up a corner, do your work and basically keep your head down, you're on show every day so I would seriously consider having some time off sick. Your GP should offer you a sick note if you explain that you're stressed and too emotional and distraught to do your job.

If you're anything like me, I've had very few sick days in my 25 year teaching career so don't feel guilty.