Yes. Insomnia can affect your ability to work, particularly when poor sleep continues for several nights or becomes a persistent problem. The effects are not limited to feeling tired in the morning. Ongoing sleep difficulties can affect concentration, memory, alertness, mood, decision-making and your ability to complete everyday tasks. For some people, the impact is […]
Yes, insomnia may support a sick note or fit note when it causes significant daytime symptoms that affect your ability to work safely or effectively. However, having insomnia does not automatically qualify you for medical documentation; a healthcare professional must assess your symptoms, circumstances, and fitness for work. If persistent sleep problems are affecting your […]
Yes, insomnia can be a reason to take sick leave if it is affecting your ability to work safely or effectively. Persistent sleep problems can cause daytime exhaustion, poor concentration, slower reactions, irritability and difficulty carrying out normal responsibilities. However, simply having a bad night’s sleep does not automatically mean you qualify for sick leave. […]
If you have diarrhoea, you should generally stay home from work while you have symptoms. In the UK, the NHS advises staying away from work or school until you have had no diarrhoea or vomiting for at least 48 hours. That 48-hour period matters because diarrhoea and vomiting are often caused by infections such as […]
Yes, diarrhoea can be a reason for being signed off work if a healthcare professional assesses that it affects your ability to work. However, in the UK, you do not normally need a fit note for the first 7 calendar days of sickness absence because you can usually self-certify. A common point of confusion is […]
If you have diarrhoea, you should generally stay off work until you have been free from diarrhoea and vomiting for at least 48 hours. This is particularly important when diarrhoea may be caused by an infectious illness such as norovirus or gastroenteritis. You can start feeling better before you have fully passed the period during […]
Diarrhoea usually gets better within a few days. For adults and children, the NHS says diarrhoea commonly stops within 5 to 7 days, although the exact duration depends on what is causing it. A short episode is often caused by a stomach infection or food poisoning. However, diarrhoea can also happen because of medication, food […]
Having a travel insurance medical claim rejected can be frustrating, particularly when you genuinely became ill or needed medical treatment while travelling. However, a rejected claim does not necessarily mean that you had no valid reason to claim. Travel insurance claims can be declined for several reasons. A pre-existing medical condition, missing health information, a […]
A doctor’s letter for a travel insurance claim does not usually have one universal expiry date. Whether an older letter is acceptable depends on the insurer, the policy wording, the reason for the claim and what the letter is being used to prove. For example, a doctor’s letter written several months ago may be useful […]
A mental health condition can sometimes make travelling difficult or impossible, whether symptoms become worse before departure, an existing condition becomes unstable, or a new episode occurs while you are away. If this happens, travel insurance may provide cover for certain losses or medical costs — but it depends on your policy, your medical circumstances, […]