Sickness Certificates (Fit Notes)

Visit the NHS website for more information about when you need a fit note

Off sick for 7 days or less?

You do not need to give your employer a doctor's fit note or other proof of sickness from a medical professional.

Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or you can

Download the SC2 form on the Gov.uk website

Off sick for more than 7 days in a row?

You must give your employer a doctor’s fit note if you’ve been ill for more than 7 days in a row and have taken sick leave. This includes non-working days, such as weekends and bank holidays.

REQUEST A SICK NOTE ONLINE

Charges for fit notes

There is usually no charge for providing a fit note if you are off sick for more than seven days.

Some employers may request a fit note (e.g. from employees who repeatedly take time off sick) even if they are off work for seven days or less. This is a private non-NHS medical certificate.

For sickness of seven days or less, a charge of £30 is payable in order for us to provide a certificate.

 

When your fit note runs out

If your certificate runs out, but you are still sick, you will need to consult the doctor again before you can get a further certificate.

Fit certificates can be back-dated so it is not necessary to make an emergency appointment to renew your certifiate. If you attend an emergency appointment for the purpose of getting a medical certificate you will be asked to rebook.

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