How students can report absences due to ill health
Updated on 13 November 2023
You can self-certify, without seeing a doctor, for the first 7 days of an absence. You may need this form as evidence for mitigating circumstances, or for absence reporting.
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How to report an absence
Stay in contact with your School Office, and wherever possible, on first day of absence.
All sections of the form to be completed.
The form must be emailed to your School Office, along with your Mitigating Circumstances Application Form and, if appropriate, any other evidence which supports your application.
The University Health Service will only provide a doctor’s letter (if appropriate), if you have actually been seen by medical/nursing staff whilst unwell. Letters will not be given retrospectively.
Details of absence
The self certificate normally only covers the first 7 days of absence.
A GP may provide evidence of illness but may charge for this service.
If you have been seen by a GP whilst unwell, you can contact the GP medical centre/practice to discuss obtaining a letter without booking another appointment
Remember to include weekends and days on which you were not timetabled to attend in the dates of absence.
Reason for absence
Try to give as many details as possible.
Words like "unwell" or "illness" are not acceptable.
Where to submit your self-certificate form
Please email this form to the appropriate school office