Phased Return Support Bundle: Returning to Work After Long-Term Sickness:
Returning to Work After Long-Term Sickness: Phased Return Support Bundle
Support for people with chronic illness or long-term conditions
Going back to work after time off due to chronic illness (like ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, or long COVID) can feel overwhelming — especially if you don’t know your rights or how to ask for the support you’re entitled to.
This bundle gives you everything you need to return to work safely, confidently, and in control — with guidance, templates, and real-life tips from someone who’s been there.
💼 What’s Inside:
📘 Step-by-step Guide
- How to plan a safe return after sick leave
- Your rights to a phased return, reasonable adjustments, and Occupational Health
- Clear explanation of NHS fit notes and how to ask your GP for what you need
- What to do if your employer refuses your request (including where to go for help)
- Coping with fatigue, guilt, and the emotional side of returning
- FAQs answered with clarity and compassion
📩 3 Fully Editable Template Letters
- Request a phased return to work over longer period with flexibility, for fluctuating conditions.
- Request reasonable adjustments
- Ask for an Occupational Health referral (tailor to your requirements).
These letters help you start the conversation professionally — without the stress of writing from scratch.
This bundle combines practical tools, expert knowledge, and lived experience to help you return to work on your terms. It’s the essential pack for navigating this process with confidence and protecting your health.
