Only a small number of European countries make a doctor’s medical certificate a condition of entering a marathon, and the rules changed significantly in France. Italy is now the clearest case: its competitive races require a sports medicine certificate backed by an ECG and other tests. France replaced the certificate with an online health pass […]
In force since 1 May 2026 · Renters’ Rights Act 2025 The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, and its pet provisions came into force on 1 May 2026. Section 11 inserts sections 16A and 16B into the Housing Act 1988, giving a tenant on an assured tenancy in the […]
Travelling with a psychiatric service dog (PSD) is possible, but cabin access depends on how the dog was trained and on what the airline you have booked publishes, not on any medical documentation you hold. UK and European carriers work from evidence of training standards. United States carriers may require a self-certified federal form. Neither […]
Wedding insurance is there to protect the money already committed to your wedding day, and illness is one of the reasons couples find themselves claiming. Where the bride, groom or a covered family member becomes seriously ill, a well-documented medical certificate is usually the central piece of evidence in a cancellation or postponement claim. It […]
If illness stops you sitting a booked DVSA practical driving test, you may be able to recover the test fee, but the refund is not automatic and depends on how much notice you gave and what evidence you supply. The notice period for car tests is much longer than most learners expect, so acting quickly […]
Returning to work after stress leave is one of the most delicate transitions in an employee’s working life. Return too quickly and you risk a setback that puts you back off sick within weeks. Return with the right plan, pace, and adjustments in place and you stand a far better chance of a sustainable recovery. […]
Trust & Legitimacy Guide It is lawful for a doctor in the UK to assess a patient remotely and issue a private medical certificate, provided the doctor is fully registered with the GMC, holds a licence to practise and carries out a genuine clinical review. Whether a certificate is then accepted is a separate question, […]
Having a chronic illness does not automatically prevent you from flying, but it does mean the fit-to-fly assessment requires more care and specificity. The key question is not whether your condition exists, but whether it is currently stable, adequately managed, and compatible with the physiological changes that air travel creates. For most people with well-controlled […]
Stress Leave Guide Work-related stress and burnout are common reasons for sickness absence, but they are not the same thing and the difference matters. Burnout is not a medical diagnosis, so it is never what a doctor records on a certificate. This guide explains the clinical distinction, what a doctor can and cannot certify, and […]
EEAT & Clinical Authority Guide When a medical certificate states it was issued by a GMC-registered doctor, that phrase carries specific legal and professional meaning. This guide explains what GMC registration is, what it requires of doctors, why it matters when an organisation assesses a medical certificate, and how to verify a doctor’s status yourself. […]
