For absence from work through sickness, a sick certificate is currently valid for the first seven working days. The sick certificate (form SC2) is available from your employer or the Post Office. We do not normally issue doctors' certificates for this time. If a private certificate to cover an absence of six days or less is required, a fee is charged.
After the first week certificates are obtained as part of the consultation with your doctor. If you are under the care of a hospital doctor you may ask them to issue your certificate for an inpatient or at an outpatient appointment.
If you want a note to confirm sickness within the first 7 days of absence this will require a private note for which a fee is due.
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