Sick Leave Certificate
Sick leave certificate, reviewed by a licensed doctor
Feeling unwell? Describe your symptoms and a licensed doctor reviews your case and issues a signed certificate if it's appropriate.
A sick leave certificate (also called a medical certificate or doctor's note) documents that a licensed doctor has reviewed your condition and considers you unfit for work or school for a specified period. Cira lets you request one online for short-term, straightforward illnesses — a cold, flu, migraine, or similar — without booking an in-person GP appointment.
You describe your symptoms and how long you expect to need time off; a doctor in our clinical network reviews the request and decides whether a certificate is clinically appropriate, and for how long. Certificates aren't issued automatically just because they're requested — the doctor can decline, ask a follow-up question, or recommend a video consultation if your symptoms warrant a closer look.
This service is built for acute, time-sensitive absences. Longer or recurring absences, and anything tied to a chronic condition, usually need an in-person or video assessment rather than an asynchronous review.
Who this is for
- You're unwell and need a doctor-reviewed certificate for your employer or school.
- You'd rather not sit in a waiting room for a short-term illness like a cold, flu, or migraine.
- You need documentation quickly, without waiting days for a GP appointment.
- You're self-employed or freelance and need a certificate to support an insurance or client-facing absence claim.
How it works
Describe your symptoms
Tell Cira what's wrong and how long you expect to need time off. Add any relevant history.
A licensed doctor reviews your case
A doctor in our clinical network reviews your symptoms and decides whether a certificate is clinically appropriate, and for how long.
Receive your certificate
If approved, you receive a signed sick-leave certificate as a PDF, suitable for most employers and schools.
Not a diagnosis, not for emergencies. Cira's AI provides guidance and triage only; it does not diagnose or treat. Every clinical document is reviewed by a licensed doctor before it's issued. If you're experiencing a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.