Sick (fit) notes

Ill 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.

If your employer doesn’t have its own form (many do) you can download this ONLINE SELF CERTIFICATION FORM.

Please print, complete and hand it in to your employer. There is no need to see a Doctor.

Some employers insist on a Doctor’s note regardless (also known as a “Private Statement of Fitness for Work”) and this may occur a charge.

Ill for more than 7 days

If you have been ill for more than 7 days you will need a sick note (Med3).

To request or extend your sick note, you can submit a request through our online service. A GP will review your request and respond within 3  working days.

Please note, GPs are unable to pre-date any sick notes for the future but they are able to back date it to any date that you require.

Start your request by clicking on this link.