Reason for leaving

Resignation Letter for Health Reasons

Use this letter when your health means you cannot continue in your role. You do not need to name a condition or give any medical detail. "For health reasons" is enough. Include your last working day, and check your leave and sick pay options before you decide to resign.

When to use it

Your health means you cannot continue, and you want to say so without medical detail.

The template

Replace everything in [square brackets] with your own details before you send it.

[Date] Dear [Manager's name], I am writing to resign from my position as [Job title] at [Company name]. For health reasons, I am unable to continue in my role. My last working day will be [Last working day]. I am grateful for the support I have received from you and the team, and I regret that I have to leave. I will do what I can to hand over my work. Please let me know how I should proceed regarding my final pay, outstanding holiday and any company property I need to return. Kind regards, [Your name]

Notice periods depend on your employment contract and local law. Check both before you choose your last working day.

Tips

Do not include a diagnosis or any medical detail. It is not needed in a resignation letter.
Before resigning, check what sick leave, extended leave or adjustments your contract and local rules offer.
Keep any medical documents separate from the letter and share them only if you choose to.
Ask HR how final pay, benefits and insurance are affected, since this varies by country and contract.

Mistakes to avoid

Sharing medical details in writing.
Resigning before checking whether leave or adjustments would let you keep your job.

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