Sick/Fit Note Certificates

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 £40.

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.

If you have already been seen by your Doctor about this illness your certificate will be sent to you within a week.

 To request a sick note:

• Fill out a sick note request form between 8:00 to 10:00 Monday to Friday
• Call the surgery between 8:30 to 18:30 Monday to Friday

Find out more about sick/fit notes on the NHS website.

If you have already had a Sick Note (Fit Note) for this illness your Doctor may not need to see you to issue an additional Sick Note. 

To request an additional sick note:

• Fill out a sick note request form between 8:00-10:00 Monday to Friday.
• Call the surgery between 8:00-18:30 Monday to Friday.

Find out more about sick/fit notes on the NHS website.