SC1 (Self-employed)


SC2 (Employed)

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.