Fit Notes / Sickness Certificates

Request a sick note (fit note)

If you’ve been off sick for more than 7 days

To request a sick note:

If you've been off sick for 7 days 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. We call this self-certification.

Find out more about sick notes on the NHS website

Frequently asked questions

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Why can't my doctor give me a sick note in advance?

Sick notes cannot be pre dated. They can be back dated.