can i self cert for sickness?

Answer 1

Yes but only for the first seven days including Saturday and Sunday.

Any more and you have to get a Doc Certificate.

Answer 2

yes for the first 5 or 6 days i believe, not sure how many exactly as not up to date with current legislation, after that u need a doctors certificate. i think when u go back to work u have to fill in a self certification form. hope this helps and maybe some one will know exactly for u.

Answer 3

the normal procedure is you can self cert for 3-5 days depending on where you work then you need a doctors note. hope you feel better soon :-)

Answer 4

For your first five days or seven if you get two days off yu can self-certificate after that you need a medical certificate from your GP.

Answer 5

UK: Yes - up to 7 days. After that you need a doctors certificate.

Answer 6

Hi Does the contract your under count as I am contracted 3 days a week and when I am on holiday a weeks holiday pay is 3 days wages .Dose that mean when I put a self sick for a week that covers me for 6days meaning two weeks under contract > thanks

Answer 7

you can pick them up in post office of doctors surgery, but I don't know if that means you get paid when off - I know when I'm off I don't get paid hence Ive never been of work in 35 years except for 3 different funerals.

Answer 8

Yes. But only for a limited amount of time.

Answer 9

for the first week yes, anything extra you will need to see the doctor to get one, hope you feel better soon

Answer 10

yes for the first week, then you need a drs note.