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The vast majority of illnesses that occur are minor and although you may feel terrible for a couple of days, they are events that rapidly resolve, quite often without ever needing treatment other than drinking fluids and taking a simple remedy like paracetamol.
Such illnesses are a part of everyday life and you must plan your work so that they do not interfere with your studies.
If you are unlucky enough to have an illness that lasts for more than seven days, and you feel that it will affect your studies, you will need a certificate to support your application for mitigating circumstances.
You will need to make an appointment at the Student Health Centre or your own surgery and if they diagnose you as being unwell, they will then consider issuing a certificate.
If you require a certificate when you have been ill for fewer than seven days, this is not covered by the National Health Service (NHS) and you will have to pay. Obtaining an NHS certificate does not necessarily ensure acceptance of a mitigating circumstances application.
It is very important that you understand the Student Health Centre doctors or your doctor, will not generally give you a certificate or a note for minor illnesses such as headaches, hay fever, common colds, etc.
This is one occasion when a medical certificate may be required for a short absence.
There are very few medical conditions that will be considered serious enough for you to miss an exam.
Stress, anxiety, sleeping difficulties, feeling sick, etc. are normal at exam times. These are not reasons to miss an examination.
If you are unwell, have health problems, or are worried about your wellbeing then ask for help.
You can get help from the NHS at the following places:
In an emergency/life threatening condition only, dial 999.
