Help! Lost sicknote.What can I do?

[Mirage]

I was given a sick note from the Drs last week,as I had been unable to work after a nasty stomach bug.Howver,I can't find it now.It was in my purse & dd2 has had everything out & has probably hidden it somewhere.I have turned the house upside down,but with no luck.

I really can't afford to loose this money,as I am self employed & don't get Statutory sick pay.Would the Dr issue a duplicate?If not,what do I do?
Thanks

[DelGirlsRingAreYouListening]

i'm sure they'd issue a duplicate for you but they might charge you. Hopefully not, but they might.

[UCM]

They will issue a duplicat, I have done this. I wrote a letter to the surgery and explained what had happened with dates etc and the Dr did it for me that day, it did have duplicate written on it.

[CantSleepWithSanta]

I'm confused Mirage. If you are self-employed, then how will a sick note help you to get money?

[Mirage]

Oh thank you both so much.That is such a relief to hear.I've had a horrible week & losing the sicknote was the last straw.

[Mirage]

As I pay NI contributions I can claim Incapacity benefit.It is less than the equivalent of a days wages for the whole week,but better than nothing.

[CantSleepWithSanta]

Ah - I never realised that (both dh and I are/were self-employed). Glad to hear that you should be able to get a replacement then.

[UCM]

Did you phone your Drs and what did they say? Hope you got it sorted ....god been waiting to do that LOL

[Mirage]

Thanks UCM.I went in today & left a note at reception for the Dr.They said to ring on Wednesday to see what the position was.I'm hopeful as they are an excellent practice & I'm not in there every 5 minutes pestering them.

[Mirage]

I mean

[homebase22]

hi i sent a sick note to my works last friday on a second class post thay said thay not recived it yet would it be because of the bank holiday if not can i get a replacement sick note from my doctor if thay dont recive it