HMRC Form SC2

Form SC2 is a medical statement given in the United Kingdom by a doctor or medical practitioner to certify an employee’s inability to work due to illness or injury. This form will help employee to claim SSP from employer.

A doctor or medical expert who has evaluated and assessed the employee’s condition completes and submits Form SC2.

Form SC2 is required when an employee is absent from work due to illness or injury for more than seven consecutive days, including non-working days (also known as “qualifying days”).

Form SC2 includes details such as the employee’s name, address, National Insurance number, date of birth, the date of the assessment, and the expected duration of the incapacity to work. Employee has to submit this Form SC2 to his employer to claim SSP

The doctor or medical professional must accurately complete all sections of Form SC2, including providing a diagnosis, describing the employee’s incapacity, and indicating the expected duration of the incapacity.

For absences of up to seven consecutive days, including non-working days, employees can use a self-certification form (Form SC1) to notify their employers of their incapacity to work. Form SC2 is required for absences lasting beyond seven days. More details on Form SC2

After the doctor or medical practitioner has completed Form SC2, the employee should return the original copy to their employer as soon as feasible.

Yes, employers may accept electronic versions of Form SC2. However, you should check with your employer’s specific policies and protocols for filing medical declarations.

Form SC2 is used by employers to determine an employee’s eligibility for SSP. It helps in determining the duration and payment of SSP based on the employee’s inability to work.

Employers may request more medical proof or explanation from the employee’s doctor or medical expert in specific instances. This may be required if the information on Form SC2 is insufficient or if there are concerns about the employee’s ability to work.

Form SC2 should be provided by the doctor or medical professional free of charge to the employee. Employees should not incur any costs associated with obtaining Form SC2.

If an employee fails to provide Form SC2 or any other required medical evidence, the employer may delay or refuse to pay Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) until the necessary documentation is provided.

Employers are generally not entitled to request specific details about an employee’s medical condition. They are only concerned with the employee’s incapacity to work and the expected duration of the incapacity, as indicated on Form SC2.

Employees should keep a copy of Form SC2 for their records, as it serves as proof of their incapacity to work and may be required for future reference or claims.

Employers should not contact the employee’s doctor directly who has submitted Form SC2 for their employee. Unless there is a legitimate need for clarification or additional information required from the doctor or medical professional. Such contact or communication should always be conducted with the employee’s consent and in compliance with the data protection laws in the UK.