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.

If you are requesting a continuation of a sick note for something that you have already seen the GP for, then these can be requested on E-consult without seeing a GP first.  If the doctor feels that they would like to review you then you will be advised to book a routine appointment.  However, if the GP feels it is appropriate for you to have a continuation of your sick note you will be advised by Accurx to pick up your note.  Please ensure that your mobile telephone number that we hold is correct to enable you to receive text messages.

Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 25th March, 2023