Sick/Fit Note Certificates

Less than 7 days

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

Download letter for employer if requesting a GP sick note for less than 7 days.docx

More than 7 days

Complete the online request if you have been ill for more than 7 days or need a continuation note. If approved you will be notified by text when it is ready. Your GP may suggest a phased return to work, altered hours, amended duties or workplace adaptations

Providing a sick note is not classed as an urgent care need. We do our best to provide promptly & we appreciate your patience

Sick Note Request >

Coronavirus isolation note

If you have been told to self-isolate because of coronavirus & you need a note for your employer

This service is only for people who:

you have symptoms of coronavirus or have tested positive
you live with someone who has symptoms or has tested positive, and you’re not fully vaccinated
you’ve been told to self-isolate by a test and trace service or the NHS COVID-19 app

Isolation Note Request >

Workplace Advice & Rights

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

They help offer training & help to resolve disputes

Visit Acas advice

Send your fit note for your ESA claim online

Returning To Work

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