If you’ve been off sick for more than 7 days
To request a sick note:
- fill out a sick note request form
If you’ve been off sick 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 may 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 complete a self certification form online.
Please print it, fill it in and hand it in to your employer. You do not need to see a doctor.
Find out more about sick notes on the NHS website.