If you have been ill for 7 days or less you don’t need to see a Doctor. You can complete a Self-Certification form yourself.

Many employers have their own self-certification forms. If your employer doesn’t have its own form you can download the Self Certification Form. Please print it, fill it in and hand it in to your employer. You do not need to see a Doctor.

Use the link below to access the online form

 https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/fill-online/statutory-sick-pay-employer-notification/what-is-your-name

If you have been ill for more than 7 days you will need a doctor’s certificate. These certificates are called ‘Fitness to Work’ Certificates.

The doctor needs to speak to you for your 1st sick note. please contact the practice to book an appointment

If you have already had a Sick Note (Fit Note) for this illness your Doctor may not need to see you to issue an additional Sick Note. Please contact the practice to request a continuation sick note. 

We are able to issue you with a letter for your employer should you have a lengthy wait for a continuation sick note. Please ask the receptionist for this if required.