From July 2022, fit notes can be certified and issued by nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists, as well as doctors, and no longer require to be signed.
Sick notes can only be issued when they are due, although they can be back dated they cannot be future dated. Please do not request emergency appointments for a Sick/Fit Note.
Self-Certificate
If you have been sick for less than seven consecutive days, you can self–certify your illness using a SC2 form. You can obtain this form from your employer or by visiting the HMRC website.
If you are off work due to a hospital admission, a ‘Fit 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 ‘Fit Note’, based on your hospital discharge letter.
Statement of Fitness for Work
The Doctor will provide you with a Statement of Fitness for Work (‘Fit Note’) if you are still not well enough to work after seven days of illness.
Further information is available at the Direct.Gov website.
Student illness
If you are a college or university student you do not require a ‘Fit Note’ for absence for your tutors. If required, please download and complete the form below to hand to your tutor.
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 care coordinators.
