SICKNESS CERTIFICATES [UPDATED 10 December 2021]
From 10.12.2021, You do not require a doctor's sickness certificate for any illness lasting TWENTY EIGHT days or less.
New law - refer to Gov UK guidance: https://www.gov.uk/taking-sick-leave
Or see ACAS advice: https://www.acas.org.uk/absence-from-work/fit-notes-and-proof-of-sickness
Your employer may ask you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website, or
DOWNLOAD SELF CERTIFICATE FORM HERE:
http://www.alexandrasurgery.com/website/F85675/files/Medical_Self_Certificate_for_Sickness_sc2.pdf
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Evidence that you are sick
If you are sick for more than 28 days, your employer can ask you to give them some form of medical evidence to support payment of SSP (statutory sick pay).
It is up to your employer to decide whether you are incapable of work.
- A medical certificate, now called a 'Statement of Fitness for Work’ (see below) from your doctor is strong evidence that you are sick and would normally be accepted, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise.
You could also provide evidence from:
- a physiotherapist, podiatrist or occupational therapist - known as "Allied Health Professional (AHP) Health and Work Report"
- someone else who is not a medical practitioner, e.g. a dentist's statement. Your employer will decide whether or not this evidence is acceptable. If your employer has any doubts, they may still ask for a medical certificate.
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COVID-19 and Self Isolation
If you are self isolating because of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and unable to work, you can:
- Get an "Isolation Note" online from NHS 111. You do not need to go to your GP or hospital for this.
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Statement of Fitness for Work - ’Fit Note'
The 'fit note' was introduced on 6 April 2010. With your employer's support, the note will help you return to work sooner by providing more information about the effects of your illness or injury.
For more information see the DirectGov website (where this information was sourced)
Coronavirus (Covid-19): Special arrangements for certificates
Medical certificate in case of Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Request form for Extension of medical certificates and Medical certificates for long-term conditions/
Request form for private medical certificate, and fee payable:
Request form for medical certificate 2016
Request form for medical certificate 2016
LETTERS
For medical letters there is a charge of between £50 to £80 depending on the amount of work involved. Letters may take up to 3 weeks to be prepared.
REQUEST PROFORMA FOR MEDICAL LETTERS & CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION:
Request for letters and forms plus Consent (2017)
Request for letters and forms plus Consent (2017)
The single form above replaces the two separate forms required previously:
Request form for medical letters, and fees payable: (2012)
http://www.alexandrasurgery.com/website/F85675/files/To_whom_it_may_concern_form%5b1%5d_24.04.2012.pdf
Consent form for sending confidential information: (2012)
http://www.alexandrasurgery.com/website/F85675/files/Sending_confidential_information.pdf