Use this form if you are an employee, you’ve been sick for 4 or more days in a row & need to claim statutory sick pay from your employer

Many employers have their own self-certification forms or you can download the form: Employee's statement of sickness (SC2)

We regret we cannot provide a GP sick note if you have been sick for less than 7 days. If your employer insists then please download the letter below

Occupational health advice can be beneficial in supporting you to manage your health condition at home & at work

They can support a faster return to work from sickness absence 

For free, expert & impartial advice visit Fit for Work a government-funded initiative

Start a Live Chat Mon - Fri 08.30-18.00

Advice line 0800 032 6235

Submit a question to the support team 

Acas gives employees & employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules & best practice

They help offer training & help to resolve disputes

Visit Acas advice 

When someone is ready to return to work after an absence, the employer should have a procedure they follow. You can check your workplace’s absence policy for this

Your workplace might have a policy for meeting with employees after absences

Visit Acas returning to work after absence