Sick (Fit) Notes

Request a sick note (fit note)

When do I need a sick note?

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.

How do I get a sick note?

The easiest way to request a sick note is to contact us online. Click the button below and choose 'I want administrative help'.

Request a sick note online

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.

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