Letter to a Worker's Doctor (UK) (Acas)
Updated 8 October 2025
This letter template allows an employer or organization to formally request medical information from a worker's doctor. It is used to gather details for managing sick pay, planning work, or providing necessary support to the worker. The template ensures that all requests are made with the worker's explicit permission.
Template Letter to a Worker's Doctor
To: [doctor name]
[doctor address]
From: [requester name]
[organization name]
[organization address]
[date]
Dear [doctor name]
I am writing for information about your patient [worker name], who lives at [worker address].
I am a / an [your role] at [organization name]. Your patient works as a / an [worker job title] at the organisation.
I have attached the worker’s permission for me to make this request. They want / do not want to see the report before you send it to me.
I would like information in order to manage [sick pay / plan work / support the worker].
I would like information about:
List the things you’re asking about. For example:
their absence from work, including absence dates
their health condition, such as a broken wrist
Their role involves:
List any worker tasks or responsibilities the condition might affect. For example:
standing for long periods
heavy lifting
working evenings
using a keyboard
driving
I would like to know:
List any other information you need. For example:
the condition's impact on carrying out their tasks or responsibilities
whether the worker is disabled
reasonable adjustments that might be needed
a likely date the worker will return to work
if a phased return to work, change of duties or other support might help the worker
Let me know if I need to pay a fee for this information.
If you’re unable to provide the requested information quickly, please reply to confirm you’ve received this.
Please reply by email / by post - a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed.
Yours sincerely,
[requester name]
[your telephone number]
[your email address]
About this template
What is this template?
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