What happens if I am ill?

Although you are not employed, you are normally entitled (because you pay Class 1 National Insurance contributions) to receive Statutory Sick Pay if you are ill. Under this Scheme, we are responsible for paying the first 28 weeks of sick pay. If you become ill and can not carry out your duties, you can therefore claim sick pay provided the illness lasts for at least 4 consecutive days (including Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays).

If you become ill, it is important that you make a formal claim. To do so, please complete and return the self-certificate form SC2 (available from the left hand side of the screen or by using this link) to tell us the dates of your absence and the nature of your illness. If you are unable to work for more than a week, you must then send us a doctor's medical cerificate. Each time you submit a claim we shall send you an acknowledgement, and a replacement form and reply-paid envelope.

During the period of illness we shall continue to pay you in the usual way, so your stipend will not be directly affected by your illness.

If you are ill for longer than 28 weeks, or if for any reason you are not entitled to Statutory Sick Pay, we shall write to you with further advice.