Sick notes

You only need a doctor’s note if you are unable to work and are ill for longer than seven calendar days. Some employers insist on a Doctor’s note regardless. A Doctor’s note under these circumstances may involve a charge.

Go to the NHS webpage: When do I need a sick note?

Your employer will provide you with an SC2 self-certificate form for shorter periods of illness.

Follow this link to the online Statutory Sick Pay form

To request a sick note

Fill in an online form.
Fill in the form at the bottom of this page.

Evidence that you are sick

If you are sick for more than seven days, your employer can ask you to give them some form of medical evidence to support payment of SSP (statutory sick pay).

It is up to your employer to decide whether you are incapable of work. A medical certificate, now called a ‘Statement of Fitness for Work’ (see below) from your doctor is strong evidence that you are sick and would normally be accepted, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise.

You could also provide evidence from someone who is not a medical practitioner, e.g. a dentist. Your employer will decide whether or not this evidence is acceptable. If your employer has any doubts, they may still ask for a medical certificate from your GP.

Statement of Fitness for Work – ’Fit Note’

The ‘fit note’ was introduced on 6 April 2010. With your employer’s support, the note will help you return to work sooner by providing more information about the effects of your illness or injury.

For more information see www.gov.uk – Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) (where this information was sourced).

Request a sick/fit note online

Fill in the form below to request a sick/fit note.

Is this your first sick/fit note for this illness?(Required)

YES this is my first Sick/Fit Note for this illness

NO this is not my first Sick/Fit Note for this illness

How long have you been ill?(Required)

I have been ill for 7 days or less

I have been ill for more than 7 days

Self-Certification sick/fit note for less than 7 days

If you have been ill for 7 days or less you don’t need to see a doctor. You can complete a Self-Certification form yourself. However some employers insist on a doctor’s note regardless. A doctor’s note under these circumstances may involve a charge.

Many employers have their own self-certification forms. If your employer doesn’t have its own form you can download the Self Certification Form. Please print it, fill it in and hand it in to your employer. You do not need to see a doctor.

Download a self-certification form to give to your employer

Doctor’s sick/fit note for more than 7 days

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.

Your full name(Required)

Date of birth(Required)

Phone number(Required)

Email address(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Date you would like your sick/fit note to start(Required)

Date you would like your sick/fit note to finish(Required)

Describe your illness and why you need a sick/fit note(Required)

Requesting an additional sick/fit note

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 complete this form. We will contact you to let you know when you can collect your Sick / Fit Note or we may contact you to arrange an appointment.

Your full name(Required)

Date of birth(Required)

Phone number

Email address(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Date you would like your additional sick/fit note to start(Required)

Date you would like your additional sick/fit note to finish(Required)

Describe your illness and why you need a sick/fit note(Required)

Are there any reasonable adjustments your employer could make to help you return to work sooner?

For example altered hours, working from home, amended duties, making workplace adaptations.

Consent and terms

This form is for non-urgent enquiries and will take up to 3 working days for a response.

Not for urgent medical help(Required)

Yes, I understand this form is NOT for urgent medical help

Name

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