If you’ve been off sick for more than 7 days
To request a sick note:
- fill out a sick note request form via Klinik
- phone or visit the surgery from 8am to 6pm
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.
A self-certification form (SC2) can also be found on the Gov website HERE.
Find out more about sick notes on the NHS website.
If you are off work due to a Hospital admission, a Sick Note can be issued by the Hospital to cover the period of time you were in the Hospital. Once discharged, your GP can issue a Sick Note, based on your Hospital discharge letter. If you think this is your situation, our Reception Team will assist you.
Please note a Sick or Fit Note can be backdated if necessary. Please discuss this when you see your GP.
Long Term / Ongoing Sick Notes
If your sick note is coming to an end and you don’t feel well enough to go back to work, the GP can issue you an extended sick note to cover a longer period. Please speak to reception or fill out a Klinik form if you think you need an extension.
Please note a Sick or Fit Note can only be issued when it is due and cannot be future dated.
Private Certificates
If you or your employer require further information concerning your period(s) of illness , then your Doctor may require to issue you with a letter. Please note that a charge may apply for this service. Please check with our Reception team.