Sick certificates

You only need a doctor’s note if you are unable to work and are ill for longer than seven calendar days. Your employer will provide you with an SC2 self-certificate form for shorter periods of illness.

You can complete a form online and print it off using this link or you can complete the online form below

Sick/fit note

Is this your first Sick / Fit note for this illness?(Required)

YES this is my first Sick/Fit Note for this illness

NO this is not my first Sick/Fit Note for this illness

How long have you been ill?(Required)

I have been ill for 7 days or less

I have been ill for more than 7 days

Self-Certification Sick / Fit Note for less than 7 days

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. However some employers insist on a Doctor’s note regardless. A Doctor’s note under these circumstances may involve a charge.

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.

Download a self-certification form to give to your employer

Doctor’s Sick / Fit Note for more than 7 days

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 may call you or arrange for an appointment. If you have already been seen by your Doctor about this illness your certificate will be sent to you within a week.

Your full name(Required)

Date of birth(Required)

Phone number(Required)

Email address(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

First date you were not at work due to this illness:(Required)

Total number of days you were ill or state ongoing(Required)

Describe your illness and why you need a Sick / Fit Note(Required)

Please specify the number of days you require the Sick / Fit Note for(Required)

Requesting an additional Sick / Fit Note

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 complete this form. We will contact you to let you know when you can collect your Sick / Fit Note or we may contact you to arrange an appointment.

Your full name(Required)

Date of birth(Required)

Phone number

Email address(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

First date you were not at work due to this illness:(Required)

Total number of days you were ill or state ongoing(Required)

Describe your illness and why you need a Sick / Fit Note(Required)

Please specify the number of days you require a Sick / Fit Note for(Required)

Consent and terms

This form is for non urgent enquiries and will take up to 3 working days for a response.

Not for urgent medical help(Required)

Yes, I understand this form is NOT for urgent medical help

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Sick/fit note

Self-Certification Sick / Fit Note for less than 7 days

Doctor’s Sick / Fit Note for more than 7 days

Requesting an additional Sick / Fit Note

Consent and terms

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