Sick notes
Short-term sickness
If you are off sick from work for less than 7 days, you do not need to obtain a sick note from the doctor. Please speak to your employer, who will be able to give you a form for Self Certification.
Long-term sickness
If you are off sick for a long period and you need repeat sick notes then please try to see the same doctor. Please book an appointment in advance, as we cannot issue repeat sick notes in emergency surgery.
Students
Sick notes apply to people in employment but not those in education. The main Manchester universities (The University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, Royal Northern College of Music) operate the following policy:
- Students who are ill and unable to attend lectures, or do coursework, must inform their tutor as soon as possible.
- Normally, no other action is required.
- If a student's tutor requires a medical note, the tutor will give them a form for the doctor to sign. This service is not covered by the NHS and there is a charge of £10, payable at the practice reception.
Students at The University of Manchester can obtain a 'sickness certification form' from their department or personal tutor.
For students at other universities, download the form: Certification of student ill health (PDF 219KB).