i know the thought on going on the sick mate was exactly like that down with us but as part of the redundacy payment we got an offer of an extra £2000 not to go sick so maybe youll get that also? but it was a three strikes and out case i.e if you break their rules once they deducted X amout from the 2K and so on until youve got nothing! although i will say this most people did get the full £2000 if thats any consolation mate!