The Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) Regulations 1985

PART III NOTES

The following notes shall accompany the form of doctor's statement provided by the Secretary of State:—

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On the doctor's statement:—

(1)

After the words “you should refrain from work for”, the period entered must not exceed 6 months unless the patient has, on the advice of a doctor, already refrained from work for a continuous period of 6 months.

(2)

After the words “you should refrain from work until”—

(a)

if the patient is being given a date when he can return to work, the date entered should not be more than 2 weeks after the date of the examination,

(b)

if the patient has already been incapable of work for at least 6 months and recovery of capacity for work in the forseeable future is not expected, “further notice” may be entered.