If you’ve been off sick for more than 7 days
To request a sick note:
- to request a sick/fit note, please submit an online consultation here.
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.
Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer, or you can download it from the HMRC website.
Find out more about sick notes on the NHS website.
FAQ’s
Where do I get more information on Sick Notes?
To know more on Sick/Fit notes, visit https://www.gov.uk/taking-sick-leave
Do I need a return to work note?
If you are fit for work, you do not need a fit note.
Your doctor will only give you a fit note if your health affects your fitness for work.
Your doctor will only give you a fit note if your health affects your fitness for work.
Can I get a fit note without seeing my GP?
A fit note must be signed by a doctor, but you do not always need to see a GP in person to get one. Please see NHS website for details.
Can I go back to work before the end date on my fit note?
Please check the NHS website for details
Where do I learn more on Statutory Pay?
Please find more details on Statutory Sick Pay: how different employment types affect what you pay