Sick/Fit Note Certificates

How long have you been ill?

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 my 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:

have symptoms of coronavirus
live with someone who has symptoms of coronavirus
are in a support bubble with someone who has symptoms of coronavirus
have been told to self-isolate by a test & trace service

Isolation Note Request >

Occupational Health Advice

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

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

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

Send your fit note for your ESA claim online