Sickness Certificates
If you’ve been off sick for more than 7 days
To request a sick note:
- fill out a sick note request form
- phone or visit the surgery from 10am to 6pm
If you’ve been off sick for 7 days or less
The NHS provides sickness certification only after seven continuous days of illness. If you need a sick note to cover a period of sickness under 7 days you should complete a Self Certification (SC2) form which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website.
Find out more about sick notes on the NHS website.
Please visit the Direct Gov website for full information about fitness for work following a period of sickness. After this period a NHS certificate may be issued but you will need to contact the surgery as it may be necessary to discuss your request with your GP.
Do I need a note saying I’m fit for work?
No. You do not need to see your GP again to be ‘signed back to work’.