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Medical Certificates

This guide outlines the essential regulations regarding medical certificates for incapacity claims. It details types of medical certificates, including closed and open certificates, and emphasizes the conditions under which they can be backdated or forward dated. Special considerations for patients with terminal illnesses, vague diagnoses, and self-employed individuals are highlighted, ensuring compliance with DWP requests. Additional information regarding consultations and the role of GP details is included to facilitate accurate and lawful medical reporting.

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Medical Certificates

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  1. Medical Certificates Benilda Navamani

  2. Med 3 • If period of incapacity > 7 DAYS • Closed certificate if illness< 14/7 • Open certificate • CANNOT BE BACKDATED

  3. Med 5 • BACKDATED certificate based on previous consultation with patient • Other recent doctors report • Can be backdated for ONE MONTH and forward dated for ONE MONTH

  4. Med 4 • After 28 weeks incapacity • Requested by DWP, long form requires gp to give details of medical illness/condition

  5. Med 6 • VAGUE DIAGNOSIS if deemed harmful to patient or detrimental for employer to know

  6. RM 7 • If you doubt disability of patient, form sent to Jobcentre Plus to review patient sooner

  7. DS1500 • Terminal illness, not expected to live >6/12

  8. SC 1 • Self certificate, for SELF EMPLOYED so not eligible for statutory sick pay, to claim incapacity benefit

  9. SC 2 • As SC1 but to claim statutory sick pay

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