Sorry mate I missed this one.
Went the docs. Told her the whole situation......in her words 'you won't be going back'.
Called my boss and told him the score, you could literally feel the relief seeping down the phone.
I was also made party to a few interesting fibs that they've told a colleague/friend who's off with stress at the moment. Very interesting indeed.........shitting themselves would be my initial assessment (about his situation not mine).......and all he needs is a friendly voice of support who has evidence to back up that things he has been told are lies. An ideal person would be one who perhaps in 4 short weeks will have literally nothing left to lose.
No problems mate, you've had other stuff to worry about, glad the Doc is on your side and has signed you off, collect your dosh and have a bloody great time in Oz, and let's hope your input is key for the other guy.