Sick Note (Fit Note)
Who do I see?
Self certify for first 7 days, then contact us
Advice:
If you have been discharged from hospital, your hospital team will issue any fit notes for the entire period of your recovery. Please contact the ward staff (even after discharge).
Schools should not request a GP letter to confirm absence, this can be written by a parent or guardian.
Self-certificate.
You can obtain this form from your employer or by visiting the HMRC website. If you are unwell for more than four days you are advised to arrange an appointment to see a Doctor to assess your fitness to work.
Private Certificates
If you or your employer require further information concerning your period(s) of illness, your Doctor may require to issue you with a letter for which a fee may be charged.