Self-Certificates
For the first 7 days of absence from work due to ill health, you need to complete a self-certificate. Your employer will normally supply you with this form ‘SC2’. If you are unemployed or self-employed you can submit a form ‘SC1’ available from the DWP (Adobe Reader required).
You do not need to provide a medical certificate from a doctor for sick leave of 7 days or less. If your employer insists on medical certification for this period, you will be asked to pay a private fee for such a certificate, as this certification is not part of the NHS service.
Doctor’s certificates
If you are unable to work due to illness for more than 7 days, you will need a medical certificate for sick pay or benefits (form Med 3). The doctor treating your condition will be able to provide a certificate if appropriate. There is no charge for these certificates. Normally this will be your GP, but certificates can also be issued by hospital doctors.
Other certificates/reports
Any other medical certificates or reports will incur a charge as they are not part of your NHS service. Please see below for more details.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Private sick note | £13 |
| Private prescription | £13 |
| Accident / Sickness insurance certificate | £30 |
| Holiday insurance certificate | £30 |
| Health questionnaire verification and signature | £30 |
| Freedom from Infection certificate | £20 |
| Care Commission / Childminder | £30 |
| Taxicard forms | £30 |
| Power of Attorney | £100 |
| Court exemption letter | £30 |
| Jury service exemption letter | No charge |
| Gardening exemption | No charge |
| Other simple medical reports | £20 |
| HGV / PCV Medical | £99 |
| DVLA (with examination) | £32 (£50) |
| Other reports / examinations | £197.50 /hour pro rata |
| Private consultation (10 minutes at Health Centre) | £32.50 |
| Private consultation (Home Visit) | £100 |
| Data Protection Act: copy of computer records only | £10 |
| Data Protection Act: copy of computer & paper records | £11 to £50 |