universal credit

kara1976

I’ve been signed off work sick for 3 weeks,I’ve been in my job ten years so get full pay apart from the first 3 days,Iam a single parent so receive universal credit,do I have to tell them I’ve been signed off ? 
Thanx in advance 

poppy123456

HI and welcome,

Yes, you will need to report those changes on your journal.

kara1976

Thanx poppy ! Universal credit is a mine field ! 🤦🏻‍♀️

chiarieds

Hi @kara1976 - Welcome to this very supportive community, & thank you for joining. I'm pleased to see Poppy has helped you so quickly! If you have any other questions, please say.

Adrian_Scope

Hi @kara1976 and welcome to the community. When in doubt, it's best just to update them. 
Technically, as you'll be receiving full pay it's not a huge deal but if (for example) it turns in to longer than 3 weeks or begins to impact your ability to work longer term, it's best they have a record of it. You'll be asked to report your fit note and take it to the JC to be verified. 

kara1976

Thanku,I’ve informed then now but  my issue is my fit note has to be with my works head office in Nottingham so I can receive my full pay,got the drs tomorrow though so will ask re the chances of a copy 

Adrian_Scope

Was your GP able to issue you with a copy of the fit note @kara1976? Hope you're getting on okay. 

kara1976

Morning Adrian,
managed to get duplicate sick notes,been signed off again for another 3 weeks but will hopefully be able to go bak after a few more sessions of physio,thanks for checking in with me.
kind regards 
kara 

evule1

Hi there. I've been supplying sick notes to job centre for last year and a bit and they haven't kept a single one. They just look at it and verify it on the system. So you shouldn't need duplicate. I was told by the advisor that they are no longer able to keep them. 

Adrian_Scope

Good to hear you're getting on alright @kara1976, I'm glad the physio is working well for you. 

Thanks for that @evule1! I know some service centres take a copy and others just request to see it in person so they can mark off the dates. If the original has been sent to an employer or something, it's good to know a GP surgery can issue a copy.