Do you think it is okay to get a GP medical certificate in the UK, while you are knotting your tie and getting ready to return to work? You are making a mistake. Get Healthcare works as the most trusted gateway to obtain digital sick notes for minor illnesses for a leave period of 3-7 calendar days. We constantly come to a situation where many people fail to understand how to date a GP medical certificate in the UK. 

Here’s the golden rule—never backdate, only predate. 

What does that mean? A medical certificate can’t be issued for sick time that has already passed. And you have recovered. You have to contact a doctor on the first day you fall sick. . Backdating could raise red flags for both employers and regulatory bodies, and it risks undermining the credibility of the certificate.

On the other hand, doctors can predate a certificate to cover a future period of illness if your condition clearly requires it. For example, if your GP expects recovery to take two weeks, your note can reflect that timeline in advance. So remember: honesty and accuracy protect both employees and employers. When in doubt, ask your GP how the medical certificate should be dated.



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