Question 1

How do I order my GP sick note?

Accepted Answer

Please click here (www.gpsicknote.ie/request-gp-sick-note)to order your GP sick note.

Question 2

How will I receive my GP sick note?

Accepted Answer

It will be emailed directly to the email address you provided once our Doctor has completed a quick phone consultation with you & confirmed a sick certificate is appropriate

Question 3

Can I get a Social Welfare Certificate (Illness Benefit Cert)?

Accepted Answer

If you need a Social Welfare Certificate / Illness Benefit Cert, we can often provide this, in addition to your Medical Certificate, at no additional cost. To obtain a Social Welfare Certificate / Illness Benefit Cert, please inform the GP during your GP phone call that you want this cert too.

Question 4

Do I have to notify my employer about the exact details of my illness with my GP sick note?

Accepted Answer

No. That is your private medical information.

However if you wish to have it listed on the GP sick note then please let our GP know and we can accommodate that.

Some people may like to have their illness mentioned on the GP sick note and shared with their employer (e.g. for a work related injury)

Question 5

How do I contact you if I have any issues with my GP sick note that I received?

Accepted Answer

Please email info@gpsicknote.ie (info@gpsicknote.ie)if you have any queries with your sick cert.

Question 6

Do you issue certificates for Force Majeure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we issues certificates for Force Majeure. Please input your Force Majeure dates in the "sick leave" box when completing the booking form.
When you receive your phone call from the GP, please indicate that your leave type requested is Force Majeure and the circumstances surrounding this.
Examples of Force Majeure covered include but are not limited to:
 - Weather related events
 - Family crisis events. You may need to take force majeure leave for an urgent family reason, such as the unexpected injury or illness of a ‘close family member’.
Please see more information on the Citizens Information website

Question 7

Is an Online Sick Note Valid for Sick Pay in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition, please note that the Medical Certificates emailed by our doctors to you are in the exact same format as you would get with an in-person consultation.

Question 8

Can I get a backdated sick note?

Accepted Answer

The certificate will be dated on the day the Doctor consultation takes place. However the dates listed on the certificate can cover prior dates (ie if someone had a vomiting bug last week and now this week the Employer is looking for a sick certificate before they will allow sick pay)

Question 9

What do I do if I need a sick note for more than 3 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Please make an appointment with your registered GP to discuss this with them in-person

Question 10

Can this be used if I live outside of Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Our Doctors are only medically insured to cover patients who reside in Ireland

Question 11

I still have a query that isn't covered by these FAQs. How do I get help for this?

Accepted Answer

Please email info@gpsicknote.ie