Please note that our offices will be closed from Wednesday, 24 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday, 29 December 2025. We will also be closed on Thursday, 1 January and Friday, 2 January 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, 5 January 2026.
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has urged employers to remain vigilant due to the ease at which fake doctors’ notes can be obtained online. It stated that technology has resulted in criminals being able to easily draft fake prescriptions, certifications and NHS sick notes which can be used to defraud employers.
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