What does your NHS GP write on your fitnote?

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Hi everyone,
This quesiton is mainly for those based in the UK but happy to hear the experiences of others as well.

I've been off sick for a while and my GP writes my conditions, but doesn't write anything in the "funtional affects" section. I am trying really hard to explain to work what I need in order to make a recovery, but they are limited by the fact they don't want to just ake my word for it.
I asked the GP to write a seperate letter for work explaining what I need and they refused, saying it's company policy not to write a seperate letter.

Just want to know if anyone else's GP writes anything helpful / specific on the fitnote?

Thanks

Posted Jun 3, 2026, 11:55 AM UTC

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