Sick/Fit Note Certificates

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 Doctors note under these circumstances involves 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.

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.
If you are requesting a sick note for a new illness or condition you will need to make an appointment with the doctor. Please contact reception, or use online services, to book an appointment.

Requesting an additional Sick/Fit Note

If you have already had a Sick Note (Fit Note) for a particular illness the Doctor may not need to see you to issue an additional Sick Note. Please contact reception or complete our online form to request additional sick notes. 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.