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Self-Certification vs. Doctor’s Sick Notes: When to Use Each

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Sick leave policies in the UK allow employees to self-certify for short-term illnesses, but longer absences or certain conditions often require a doctor’s sick note (also called a fit note). Understanding when to use each type of sick note and what’s expected by employers can help avoid confusion and ensure compliance with workplace policies.

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Self Certify Sick Notes

How do I write a self-certify sick note letter for work in the UK?

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If you’re feeling unwell and need to notify your employer, a sick note letter can help document your absence. In the UK, you can write your own sick note for absences up to 7 consecutive days. However, for longer absences or official documentation, employers often require a signed medical sick note from a qualified doctor.

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The WorkWell Program: A New Approach to Long-Term Sickness and Employment

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In April ’24, discussions about the UK’s “sick note culture” gained considerable attention, with former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasising the need to tackle the growing number of people signed off from work due to long-term illnesses. He raised concerns that the current fit note system, which allows GPs to declare individuals “not fit for work,” often overmedicalises conditions, leading to higher economic inactivity. This has sparked a governmental review aimed at reforming how sickness absences, particularly long-term ones, are managed​. However,...

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