Since my accident in November my back injury has affected me in various ways. However 2 weeks ago the pain became so much that i have had to take time off and know not when i will be able to get back on the road . My doctor kindly gave me a "sick note" to give to my employers, however as i employ myself i have no idea what to do with this note. Unbelievably this is the 1st time ive been off for longer than 5 days in 30 years of self-employment.
Can anyone tell me the procedure? I guess i wont be receiving anywhere near the benefits others receive but does anyone know just how much?
In view of my situation and the influx of "newbies" on site, time off through illness might be something for the newly self-employed to consider seriously when factoring in their costs or taking the leap from regular employment.