Sick/Fit Notes

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.

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.

Please call into your surgery after 48 hours to collect your sick/fit note.

Sick / Fit Note Request Form

Name
Date of Birth
Email
First date you were not at work due to this illness (when you want you sick note to start from):
Please be advised that this cannot be future dated.
When do you want your sick note to end or state ‘ongoing’ if this is a long-term absence:
Please be advised that this cannot be future dated.