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Get a Sick note - Sick cert online
Tell us what's wrong, choose a doctor and speak by video. If it's medically appropriate, your sick note is issued after the consultation.
- €25, was €40Limited-time price
- Usually within the hourDoctors who can help reply fast
- Pay only after you acceptSee the time and fee first
Three simple steps
- 1
Tell us what's wrong
Answer a few quick questions with the details the doctor needs.
- 2
Choose your doctor
Review the available consultation time and fee. Pay only after you accept.
- 3
Join your video consultation
Speak to the doctor online. If medically appropriate, your sick note can be issued after the consultation.
Sick notes in Ireland, explained
What is a sick note?
In Ireland a sick note is usually called a sick cert or medical certificate. It's a signed statement from a doctor confirming that you're too unwell to work, or to attend school or college, for a stated period.
It's official documentation of your illness or injury, and of the time you need to recover.
Why you might need one
- Your employer asks for proof of illness. Many do once you've been off for more than a couple of days, but policies differ, so check your contract or staff handbook.
- You're applying for Illness Benefit from the Department of Social Protection, which needs medical certificates.
- You're claiming sick pay from your employer.
- Your school or college needs a record of your absence, for example for a missed exam or assignment.
What does it say?
A sick cert typically confirms that you're not fit for work (or school), the dates it covers, the date it was issued, and the issuing doctor's details and signature.
It's issued only if the doctor decides it's medically appropriate after your consultation. Whether your employer or institution accepts it is down to their own policy.
Is an online consultation right for you?
Online usually works well for
- Colds, flu, sore throat and chest or sinus infections
- Stomach upsets and migraines
- Back pain, strains and minor injuries
- Stress, anxiety and low mood
See a doctor in person if
- Symptoms are severe, unusual or getting worse fast
- You need a physical examination
- You need a prescription or ongoing treatment
- You're in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm. Contact your GP or a crisis service straight away
Know what happens before you commit.
- Registered, verified clinicians
- Online video consultation
- See the time and fee before paying
- Sick note only when medically appropriate
Quick answers
Is the sick note guaranteed?
No. The doctor decides whether a sick note is medically appropriate after assessing you during the consultation. If it isn't, they'll explain why and what to do next.
How quickly do doctors reply?
Doctors who can help usually reply within the hour with their available consultation time and fee.
When do I pay?
You see the consultation time and fee first. You decide whether to accept before you pay.
Will my employer accept it?
A sick note from a registered doctor is what most employers ask for, but each employer sets its own policy. If you're unsure, check your contract or ask HR before your consultation.
What happens on the video call?
You speak to the doctor about your symptoms, the same way you would at a GP appointment, but from wherever you are. You'll need a phone, tablet or computer with a camera and a decent connection.
Feeling rough? Start your request now.
It takes a minute. You'll see the doctor's time and fee before you pay.
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