The NHS provides sickness certification only after seven continuous days of illness.
If youâve been off sick for more than 7 days
To request a sick note:
- fill out a sick note request form
- phone or visit the surgery from 10am
Do I need a note saying Iâm fit for work?
No. You do not need to see your GP again to be âsigned back to workâ.
If youâve been off sick for 7 days or less
If youâre off work sick for 7 days or less, your employer should not ask for medical evidence that youâve been ill. Instead, they can ask you to confirm that youâve 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.