Sick Certificates

You only need a doctor’s note if you are unable to work and are ill for longer than seven calendar days. Your employer will provide you with an SC2 self-certificate form for shorter periods of illness. Alternatively, you can access the form here.

Click here for more information: When do I need a Fit Note

If you have already self certified and require a further sick note, please contact the surgery to arrange a GP appointment.

If you require a continuation of a long term sick note, please email pearlmedicalcentre1@nhs.net with your name, date of birth, address and reason for the sick note.

Sickness certificates for school

Sickness certification – LMC guidance GPs are not contractually obliged to provide a sick note for children who are off sick from school (ref GPC website Jan 2010). In normal ... [continue] Sickness certificates for school

Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 23rd March, 2024