Fit Notes

Please note that you need to book face to face appointment with your GP to request sick note. Please call on 01213273926 after 11:30 am to book your appointment.

When do I need a sick note? 

7 days off sick 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. This is called self-certification. 

Please click the link below for the self certification form:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statutory-sick-pay-employees-statement-of-sickness-sc2

More than 7 days off sick 

If you’re off work sick for more than 7 days, your employer will usually ask for a fit note (or Statement of Fitness for Work) from a GP or hospital doctor. Fit notes are sometimes referred to as medical statements or a doctor’s note. 

If you would like more information regarding sick notes please click the below link:

https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/caring-carers-and-long-term-conditions/when-do-i-need-a-fit-note/