If you’ve been ill for more than 7 days, you’ll need a doctor’s certificate, known as a ‘Fitness to Work’ Certificate. The doctor might call you or arrange an appointment. If you’ve already seen your doctor about this illness, your certificate will be sent to you between 5 to 14 days.

Please note that a Fit To Work Certificate, CAN, be back dated should you need it to start on a previous date.

To request a sick note:

• fill out a sick note request form
• phone or visit the surgery from 9am to 5pm

The times stated are only estimates and may be done quicker or may take longer. 

If you are absent from work due to illness for 7 days or less, your employer should not require medical evidence for your illness. Instead, they may request that you confirm your illness by completing a self-certification form upon your return to work.

Find out more about sick notes on the NHS website.