Sick (fit) notes
If you have been ill for more than 7 days you will need a doctor’s certificate. These certificates are called ‘Fitness to Work’ Certificates.
The doctor may call you or arrange for an appointment.
If you have already been seen by your Doctor about this illness your certificate will be sent to you within a week.
To request a sick note:
- fill out a sick note request form
- phone or visit the surgery from 10am to 6pm
If you have already had a Sick Note (Fit Note) for this illness your Doctor may not need to see you to issue an additional Sick Note. Please telephone the surgery and talk to a receptionist who will be able to advise you. We will let you know when you can collect your Sick / Fit Note or we may contact you to arrange an appointment.
If you’ve been off sick for 7 days or less
If you’re off work sick for 7 days or less, your employer should not ask for medical evidence that you’ve been ill. Instead, they can ask you to confirm that you’ve been ill. You can do this by filling in a form yourself when you return to work. We call this self-certification.
However some employers insist on a Doctor’s note regardless. A Doctors note under these circumstances involves a charge of £10.
Find out more about sick notes on the NHS website.