Questions about private doctor's letters

No. It is a private doctor's letter, sometimes searched for as a sick note or medical letter. It is not issued by the NHS or a GP surgery, and it is not a GP appointment.

A UK GMC-registered doctor reviewed your request, and the reviewing doctor signs it. Sick leave letters state the dates the doctor considers appropriate. Whoever receives it can check it at drsick.co.uk/verify (opens Dr Sick's website).

A fully qualified, UK-trained, GMC-registered doctor. They review your answers the same day and decide whether a letter can be issued.

Five: Sick Leave from Work, Adjustments to Work Duties, Sick Leave from Studies, Travel and Holiday Cancellation and Pregnancy Fit to Fly. You choose the letter in the form.

Employers set their own evidence rules. Some accept a signed letter from a registered doctor; others ask for an NHS fit note. Check your sickness policy or ask your manager before you order.

Employees can usually self-certify for the first 7 days. From day 8, your employer can ask for medical evidence. One sick leave letter covers up to 6 weeks; for longer, see your GP.

There is a separate letter for that: Adjustments to Work Duties. Choose it in the form. The doctor decides whether a letter can be issued, and your employer decides how to act on it.

Each institution sets its own evidence rules. Some accept a signed letter from a GMC-registered doctor; others ask for a specific form or other evidence. Check your guidance or ask student support before you order.

Yes, as evidence with your request, if the doctor issues a letter. Most universities ask for evidence and set their own deadlines. The panel or your university decides the outcome.

Yes. Send it to your placement or training provider, and to your university or employer if they ask. Each decides whether to accept it.

Each sets its own evidence rules. The Travel and Holiday Cancellation letter is for a cancelled trip or holiday, and your insurer or travel company decides whether to accept it. Check its rules before you order.

Airlines usually only accept letters dated within 14 days of the outbound flight. Your airline decides whether to accept the letter. Check its rule and leave time for delivery.

No. Pregnancy Fit to Fly can't be issued at 36+ weeks pregnant on the flight date. The doctor decides whether a letter can be issued.

A few minutes. You choose your letter and delivery speed, answer the medical questions and pay, all in one form. Answer fully and honestly, because the doctor relies on your answers.

It depends on the speed you choose, from 72 hours to 2-hour urgent, and times are estimates. Same day orders must be submitted by 6pm; urgent orders are taken from 6am to 10pm. A faster speed doesn't change the doctor's decision.

You'll see Dr Sick's confirmation page. A doctor reviews your answers the same day and decides whether a letter can be issued. If approved, the signed letter is sent by email and SMS; add doctor@drsick.co.uk to your contacts.

It costs £29.99 a month and covers up to 2 same-day letters a month, with a 3-month minimum term. Our terms apply, and details are sent by email after payment. For cancellation questions, contact us.

The doctor reviews your answers and may decline. If no letter is issued, you get a full refund to your original payment method within 3 to 5 working days.

It is not for emergencies (call 999) or urgent medical help (call NHS 111). It is not for absences over 6 weeks (see your GP) or anyone under 18.

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