A Fit to Return to Work Certificate is a document issued by a medical professional confirming that an employee is medically fit to resume work after an illness or injury.

Many employers require this certificate to ensure that you are healthy and fit to perform your job safely, especially after extended sick leave.

A registered doctor or healthcare professional can issue this certificate after assessing your condition.

Simply fill out the application form on our website. Our Irish-registered GPs will review your application and issue the certificate. They might call if required.

The certificate typically includes your name, date of assessment, address, confirmation of fitness to work, any work restrictions (if applicable), and the doctor’s details.

No, the certificate will only confirm your fitness to work. Your medical details remain confidential unless you choose to disclose them.

If your GP determines that you need modified duties or reduced hours, they will note this on the certificate, and your employer should accommodate where possible

If you are not fully recovered, your doctor may advise against returning or recommend adjustments to your workload.

Employees over 18 years old are eligible to apply for a Fit to Return to Work certificate after a legitimate leave due to illness.

Yes, employees need to provide medical evidence, including uploading identification and a brief description of their health condition in the questionnaire provided in the application form.

Yes, employees who have been on sick leave and are fit to return to work can apply for this certificate.

The certificate is typically provided only for minor illness-related leave where the employee is fit to return to work. Diseases requiring a physical doctor assessment are not covered.

No, this certificate is specifically for employees who are returning to work after illness.

Certificates are typically delivered within 24 hours for standard service.

For express service, certificates are issued within 4 hours if the application is submitted during working hours. Note that processing times depend on when the application is received, as doctors’ working hours affect issuance timelines.

Delays may occur due to incomplete or incorrect information in your application. Ensure all details are accurate to avoid processing issues.

If your certificate hasn’t been issued yet, contact us immediately to correct the dates. Changes cannot be made once the certificate has been issued.

Most employers in Ireland accept certificates issued by Irish-registered GPs. However, it’s recommended to check with your employer to ensure it aligns with their specific policies.

Yes, certificates issued by Get Healthcare are generally accepted by employers in Ireland, as they are signed by Irish-registered GPs. It’s still a good idea to confirm with your employer beforehand.

Yes, employers can verify the certificate by emailing us at support@gethealthcare.ie. We will provide the necessary confirmation.

If there’s an issue with the certificate, please contact us at support@gethealthcare.ie. We will review the situation and, if necessary, reissue the certificate or provide further verification.

Refunds are not provided in such cases, as the GP has thoroughly reviewed the case and issued the certificate based on professional discretion and medical evaluation in good faith.