You only need a doctor’s note if you are unable to work and are ill for longer than seven calendar days.
Go to the NHS webpage: When do I need a sick note?
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.
Follow this link to the online Statutory Sick Pay form
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 the form below. 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.
Online sick note request
Please use our online eConsult service to request a sick note.
