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Sick (Fit) Notes
Learn how to request a sickness certificate
Request a sick (fit) note
If you’ve been off sick for more than 7 days
After the first 7 days, you will need a sick note from your GP. If necessary, this can be backdated to ensure continuity of sickness absence, so an immediate appointment is not necessary.
Request to make an appointment for a new sick note online
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.
Find out more about sick notes
Private Sick Notes
If you want a note to confirm sickness within the first 7 days of absence, this will require a private note for which a fee is due.
Hospital Sick Notes
If you are in the hospital, they will provide you with a sick note. They should also include any period necessary after you leave the hospital. If necessary, this can be extended by your GP when you return home.
Return to Work and Extensions
If you want to see a doctor solely to extend a sick note, please contact a member of our Reception Team to check whether an appointment is necessary.