ChatterBank29 mins ago
self certificates??
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hi was just wondering does anyone know if my employer will pay me if i sign myself off of work?? i need a week off sick but docs said i need to self certificate myself first but will i get paid for this??
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In the NHS, you self certificate for the first 7 days (and are paid sick pay for those days), after which you must get a doctor's note if you are going carry on being paid. I believe that everyone has to self certificate for at least part of the absence - this link says it's seven for everyone.
http://glastonburysurgery.co.uk/selfcert.htm
http://glastonburysurgery.co.uk/selfcert.htm