When do I need a fit note?
7 days off sick 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. This is called self-certification.
Use the self-certification form (SC2)
More than 7 days off sick
If you're off work sick for more than 7 days, your employer will usually ask for a fit note (or Statement of Fitness for Work) from a GP or hospital doctor. Fit notes are sometimes referred to as medical statements or a doctor's note.
For more information please visit; www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/caring-carers-and-long-term-conditions/when-do-i-need-a-fit-note
If you require a note for a new problem, please contact the surgery to make an appointment with the Doctor. If you have an ongoing problem, you may not need an appointment. Our Receptionist will put your request onto the Doctors admin list. If you do require a review before a note is issued, you will be advised by the Reception team.
Use Patient Triage to submit a request for a Fit / Sick note