If you’ve been off sick for more than 7 days
To request a sick note:
- phone or visit the surgery from 8am to 6.30pm
If you’ve been off sick for 7 days 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. We call this self-certification.
Find out more about sick notes on the NHS website.
Charges for fit notes
There is never a charge from a healthcare professional for providing a fit note if you’re off sick from work for more than 7 days.
For sickness of 7 days or less, your GP practice may charge you to provide a private medical certificate.