I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but the Employee's statement of sickness form (SC2) is no longer available to download as a pdf file. This means that employees can only complete the form online then print and sign.
I have pointed out to HMRC that this excludes thousands of employees who are not office based and who do not have internet access or are able to go to a library during opening hours.
The initial comment was that they are available at doctors surgeries. Then after explaning that the employee would not necessarily be attending a surgery at self-certification stage, she agreed that it was unsatisfactory and would pass on my comments to her supervisor.
I have also requested via Gov.uk feedback that the form is reinstated downloadable pdf format.
For those involved in payroll or who feel that non computer users are being side-lined, please would you do the same.
thank you