If you require a fit note, please use econsult on the homepage and complete the form there. 

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. 

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.

If you have been ill for more than 7 days you will need a doctor’s certificate. These certificates are called ‘Fitness to Work’ Certificates.

If there are any concersns/ issues the doctor may call you or arrange for an appointment.

If you have already been seen by your Doctor about this illness your certificate will be ready for collection from the surgery within 2 days.

If you have already had a Sick Note (Fit Note) for this illness your Doctor may not need to see you to issue an additional Sick Note. Please complete this form.  If the doctor is happy to issue your sick note it will be ready from collection from the surgery within 2 days.