The rules for notification of sickness absence, and the evidence required to show that an employee is sick, are the same for both the occupational sick pay scheme and for SSP. ...Please note that the personal sickness certificate, and the doctor's certificate are sent, when completed, to the Director of Finance.
If the illness lasts to an eighth day, you must obtain a doctor's certificate and send it to the Director of Finance;
http://www.essex.ac.uk/personnel/Pol&Proc/Policies/sickness....