Sick/Fit Note Certificates

Important: Self certification 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 of £10.

Many employers have their own self-certification forms. If your employer doesn’t 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.

selfcertificate.pdf 🔗

Sick/Fit Notes

  • New request

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 face to face appointment.

 

  • Extention

If you have already had a Sick Note (Fit Note) for your 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.

 

Request a Sick note now 🔗

Page last reviewed: 30 May 2025
Page created: 04 January 2024