

SC1 (Self-employed)

SC2 (Employed) |
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Sick notes for employees & self-employed The Department of Work and Pensions sets out the requirements for sick notes for employed
& self-employed persons.
If your illness lasts:
| • 0 - 6 days |
Employed - self-certify using form
SC2
Self-employed - self-certify using form
SC1 |
| • 7+ days |
Requires medical certification
See your doctor to request certification |
Please note, each and every day following the first day of absence is
counted, including weekend days and days that you might ordinarily not
work. Further information can be obtained from the
Department of Work and Pensions and from the
Job Centre Plus websites. |