Self Certification Sick / Fit Note for 7 days or less
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 will 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.
My employer is asking for a sick/fit note for an illness 7days or less
Please refer your employer to the following government guidance for employers and line managers:
gov.uk guidance-for-employers-and-line-managers
If your employers are still insisting on a sick/fit note, please advise that this is a private service and will incur a charge.
Please click the Non-NHS services information button below for further information on getting a PRIVATE sick/fit note.