A sickness certificate completed and signed by your doctor is only required when a period of continuous absence from work, due to illness, is of seven days' duration or longer.
For absence up to three days no certificate is required. Between three and six days' absence due to illness is adequately covered by a “self certificate” (available from any DSS office or employer). All employers should be aware of these regulations. Visit the following link for information and the form for self-certification If a certificate is required for the first seven days, a fee is payable.
For a new sick note please contact the surgery and request an appointment. More information on our appointments system here.
Repeat Sick Notes
Use the online form to request a repeat sick note. We aim to respond to requests with 48 hours (Monday to Friday).
Please telephone the surgery after 2.00pm to request a sick note.