Illness Benefit & Medical Certificates

If you are unable to work due to illness or injury, you may be eligible for Illness Benefit from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP). To apply for this benefit, you will need a Certificate of Incapacity for Work from your GP.

How to Obtain a Certificate of Incapacity for Work

Visit your GP for an assessment. Your GP will complete the Certificate of Incapacity for Work, which can be submitted electronically through a secure online system.
In some cases, your GP may provide one certificate to cover the entire duration of your illness. In other situations, you may need to return for further review and additional certificates.

You can start your claim for Illness Benefit online through the DEASP website. Apply online here.

Sick Notes for Your Employer

Your employer may require a separate medical certificate (also known as a ‘sick note’ or ‘work certificate’) if you are absent due to illness, particularly if you are sick for more than 2 or 3 consecutive days.
The medical certificate you receive from your GP will serve as documentation for your employer.

Extending or Renewing Your Certificate
If you need to extend or renew your Illness Benefit certificate or require an additional medical certificate for your employer, please fill out the form below, and we will contact you if a follow-up appointment with your GP is needed:

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)

Phone

Full Address

Certificate Start Date required

Certificate End Date required

Reason for cert (not required)

I confirm that I am requesting an extension of an existing cert. (Please make an appointment to see a GP if you have a new medical issue.)

I consent to this message being sent electronically to the practice. I have checked that the email address and phone number supplied are correct and consent to receiving medical information via email or text.

By submitting this form you will be sending personal/sensitive information about yourself across the Internet. Please read our privacy statement to discover how we protect and manage your submitted data. Whilst every effort is made to keep this information secure, you should be aware that we cannot offer any guarantees of absolute privacy. If this matter concerns you then you should use another method of contacting the practice.

Once submitted, our team will get in touch with you to arrange a review or discuss next steps.

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