The temporary extension of the number of days a patient can self-certify for sickness from 7 days to 28 has now ended, this means that any sickness absence –
• that started between 10 December 2021 and 26 January 2022 (inclusive) can continue to be self-certificated for up to 28 days.
• Starting on or after 27 January 2022 the 7-day period will apply.
