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 will be in the form of a private sickline and involves a charge of £10.

Many employers have their own self-certification forms. If your employer doesn’t have its own form you can download the Self Certification Form. Please print it, fill it in and hand it in to your employer. You do not need to see a doctor.

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.

You will have to make an appointment with the GP to discuss getting a sick/fit note.

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. Please contact the receptionist to order a repeat sickline.