When do I need a sick / fit note?
7 days off sick or less
If you're off work sick for 7 days or less, your employer should not ask for medical evidence that you've been ill. Instead they can ask you to confirm that you've been ill. You can do this by filling in a form yourself when you return to work. This is called self-certification. Information and the form for self-certification
If your employer insists upon you providing a sick note for less than 7 days then this is classed as private work and there may be a fee.
More than 7 days off sick
If you're off work sick for more than 7 days, your employer will usually ask for a fit note (or Statement of Fitness for Work) from a GP or hospital doctor. Fit notes are sometimes referred to as medical statements or a doctor's note.
For more information about Sick or Fit notes please click on the link below:
When do I need a Fit note?
You can request a Fit note via the Admin Query section of this Online Consultations link