Need a medical certificate for work?
Reviewed by Irish Medical Council-registered GPs
A medical certificate (commonly called a sick note) is a formal document issued by a doctor confirming that you are medically unfit for work for a defined period. Many people now request a sick note online in Ireland when they are unable to attend work and need a doctor-issued certificate quickly.
A valid Irish medical certificate includes:
It does not include diagnosis details. Employers are entitled to confirmation of incapacity, not private medical information.
1. Complete the Online Consultation:Provide details about your symptoms, when they began, and how they affect your ability to work.
2. Upload a Short Video:State your name and briefly describe your symptoms. This supports identity confirmation and responsible clinical assessment.
3. GP Review:An Irish Medical Council-registered doctor reviews your submission.
4. Certificate Issued (If Appropriate):If clinically suitable, your €20 online sick note is issued securely by email.
If, for any reason, we cannot issue a certificate, you will receive a full refund.
The video forms part of your confidential medical consultation and supports safe clinical assessment.
All submissions are encrypted, reviewed only by an Irish Medical Council-registered doctor, and handled securely in accordance with GDPR.
This online sick note service may not be appropriate if:
If you have chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, severe abdominal pain, neurological symptoms, or any urgent condition, seek in-person medical care immediately.
To maintain high clinical standards and protect both patients and employers, we include a short video upload in the consultation.
This allows the reviewing GP to:
All submissions are handled securely and in line with Irish data protection standards.
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Yes. An online medical certificate is valid in Ireland when it is issued by a doctor registered with the Irish Medical Council following an appropriate clinical assessment. Employers are entitled to confirmation that a qualified doctor has assessed you; they are not entitled to know whether the consultation was in person or online.
Medical certificates issued by Irish-registered doctors include the doctor’s name, registration number, and certified dates of incapacity. This meets standard employer documentation requirements. Employers can verify IMC registration publicly if required.
Medical certificates reflect real-time clinical assessment.We do not issue retrospective or backdated sick certificates unless there is clear medical justification determined by the reviewing doctor.If you were unwell previously and did not seek medical review at the time, you should consult your GP directly.
Please record a short video (typically under 30 seconds) including:Your full nameA brief description of your symptomsWhen your symptoms beganWhy are you unable to attend workYou do not need to provide a detailed medical history, just enough information to support a safe clinical assessment.
Complete a short online questionnaire, reviewed by an IMC-registered GP within 2 hours. Consultation fee: €20.
Start ConsultationAnswer a few quick questions so our doctors can confirm if the treatment is right for you.
Your request is reviewed by our GPs, typically within 2 hours.
Your prescription is sent to your chosen pharmacy, or delivered discreetly to your door.
We check in and adjust your care as needed.
