Get a Student or University Sick Leave Letter online from a GMC-registered UK GP, confirming illness-related absence from classes. Same-day.
If illness or health issues have impacted your academic performance, a Student Mitigation Letter can help support requests for extensions, deferments, or special consideration. Our online GP service provides confidential assessments and professionally drafted letters, delivered remotely for your convenience — and accepted by UK colleges and universities for mitigating circumstances applications.
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Note: For missed class-related issues rather than exam/coursework impact, please book a Student Sick Leave Letter instead.
A Student Mitigation Letter is a formal medical note from a GP explaining how illness or health issues may have affected your academic performance or attendance. It supports requests for extensions, deferrals, or special consideration.
Yes. Our platform connects you with qualified online GPs who can assess your situation remotely and provide a professional mitigation letter without needing an in-person visit
Yes. A letter issued by an online GP is generally accepted by universities. Always check your institution’s specific submission requirements.
Most letters are issued the same day as your consultation, but times may vary depending on the complexity of your case.
This would be helpful, especially for any ongoing medical issues that could have impacted your studies. You can request a summary of your medical records called a Summary Care Record (SCR) from your NHS GP, or find your recent consultations on the NHS App.
Yes. You can book a follow-up consultation to provide an updated letter if your circumstances change.
A mitigation letter specifically documents how illness affected your academic work (for a university’s mitigating circumstances process), whereas a fit note confirms fitness for work or study more generally. If you’re unsure which applies to your situation, mention this when booking and your GP can advise.
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