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The document is a Sickness Self Certification Form that employees must complete for each period of absence due to illness. It collects personal information, details about the sickness absence, and requires signatures from the employee, supervisor, HR, and payroll if applicable. The form also includes a declaration regarding the use of the information for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and warns against false statements.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the self certificate form in the editor.
Begin by entering your First Name and Surname in the designated fields at the top of the form.
Fill in your Department and Personnel Number to ensure proper identification.
In the 'Period of Sickness Absence & Notification' section, input the dates for your first and last day of sickness absence.
Indicate who you notified about your absence and select the days you were absent using the provided checkboxes.
Specify the number of hours not worked each day due to sickness and indicate whether you work Full Time or Part Time.
Provide brief details about your illness in the 'Details of Sickness Absence' section, including any hospital visits or medication received.
Complete the declaration by signing and dating where indicated, ensuring all information is accurate before submission.

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How do you do a self cert?

Self-certification when off sick for 7 days or less If someone is off sick for 7 calendar days or less (including weekends), they do not need a fit note. They can tell their employer theyre not well enough to work. They do not need to provide medical evidence. This is called self-docHubing their sick leave.

Can I get a self-certification form from the post office?

You will however need a self certification form. These are available from the Post Office or Department for Work and Pensions (formerly the DSS). If you are employed you will need form SC2; If you are self-employed or unemployed you will need form SC1.

How long is self certification valid?

They do not expire. The date that the certification was performed is part of the certification.

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What is the self certification form?

A self-certification form is used by employees to inform their employer that they have been off work due to illness for up to 7 days. It serves as a written record of the employees absence and does not require a doctors note for this short period.

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Can I download a self cert form?

Many employers have their own self-certification forms. If your employer doesnt have its own form your can download this Self Certification Form (PDF). Please print it, fill it in and hand it in to your employer. You do not need to see a Doctor.

What is a self-certification form?

Self-certification is when an employee provides a personal note explaining their reasons for being off work sick. Employees wont need a private certificate or doctors note for this type of short-term absence. Instead, theyll need to say how they were ill and if theyre well enough to do their usual job.

Can I self-docHub myself?

7 days off sick or less Instead they can ask you to confirm that youve been ill. You can do this by filling in a form yourself when you return to work. This is called self-certification.

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