Sick leave return plan advice

I posted (since deleted) about 9 weeks ago back about going on Sick Leave due to work stress related to a niche role I’m undertaking which has me dealing with some horrific situations. I am glad I choose to take the time off rather than immediately quit. I have a sick line for a few more weeks but I am starting to think about what my return could potentially look like (this alone is a big step compared to where I was at the start of this I’m not ready yet but hopefully be ready in another week or two) & have a meeting with Occupational Health tomorrow (Thursday 13th).

Pre sick leave I was normally 2 days WFH 3 days office based. I’m curious what people think about the below phased return plan in generally terms. It what I feel would give my return the best chance of working & getting me back to full operation in the most efficient manner but no idea what LM or Occupational Health will say having never been off long term sick before.

Week 1 1 day WFH
Week 2 2 days WFH
Week 3 2 Days WFH 1 Day Office
Week 4 2 Days WFH 2 Days Office
Week 5 2 Days WfH 3 Days Office

Posted Aug 12, 2026, 8:14 PM UTC

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