It’s the collision every student dreads: you’re genuinely ill, the deadline won’t move, and your university wants official medical evidence you can’t get in time. Missing marks over paperwork — not illness — is painfully common, and entirely avoidable.

Why evidence is so hard to get

1. Universities insist on formal proof for missed assessments.
2. GP appointments routinely take longer than the deadline allows.
3. Private GP visits cost more than most students can spare.
4. Mental health absences — stress, anxiety, burnout — are often hardest to document.
5. Self-certification frequently isn’t accepted beyond a few days.

The usual culprits

Colds and flu in exam season, sudden food poisoning, spring hay fever that makes revision impossible, and heat-related fatigue — plus the mental-health pressures that deserve just as much recognition.

Getting sorted in hours, not weeks

● Apply online from wherever you are.
● A UK-registered doctor reviews and verifies your request.
● A university-accepted certificate arrives the same day.
● The whole process is confidential and encrypted.

Why it matters

✅ Properly documented absences protect you from academic penalties.
✅ Certificates are valid for exams, coursework and attendance policies.
✅ No expensive private appointments.
✅ Mental health absences treated seriously.

Don’t lose marks to paperwork

If illness threatens a deadline, get your evidence sorted first — Simply Sick can have a doctor-verified note with you today.