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SICKNESS CERTIFICATES
Sickness Certificates are not required for any illness lasting seven days or less.
​Your employer may, however, require you to complete a Self-Certification Form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the 
HMRC website.
Evidence that you are sick
If you are sick for more than seven 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 by your employer, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise.

You could also provide evidence from someone who is not a 'medical practitioner', e.g. a Dentist. 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 from your GP.
Statement of Fitness for Work - ’Fit Note'
The 'Fit Note' was introduced on 06 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 (from which this information was sourced).
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    • PATIENTS' SURVEY 2024
    • About the PPG
    • Aims + Objectives
    • Standing Orders
    • Every Mind Matters
    • THE CORE COMMITTEE
    • SUNBURY MATTERS + MEDIA
    • Meetings >
      • MINUTES OF MEETINGS >
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    • PPG Presentation
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  • THE PRACTICE
    • Opening Times
    • Reception and Enquiries
    • TEST RESULTS
    • Clinical Pharmacist >
      • Nurse Practitioner + Paramedics
    • Clinics and Services >
      • Ear Micro-Suction Service
      • HEALTH REVIEW + ASSESSMENT CLINIC
      • Home Visits
      • Minor Surgery
      • New Patients Registration >
        • Temporary Residents
      • PRESCRIPTIONS + MEDICINES CENTRE >
        • Repeat Prescriptions
      • Sickness Certificates
      • Call 111 >
        • Symptom Checker
        • NW Surrey CCG - Advice on Call 111
      • Travel Vaccinations
      • Free Health Checks
      • Immunisations >
        • Adult Immunisations
        • Children's Immunisations
    • Fees for non-NHS Services
    • Friends and Family Test
    • Compliments + Suggestions >
      • Complaints
    • Wellbeing Centre
  • General
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    • Patient Guide to GP Services
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