Request a Sick Note for work

Sickness of more than seven days

If you are sick and off work for more than seven days, your employer will normally ask you to provide a medical certificate from your GP.

When you need a certificate will also depend on your employer's company policy on sick leave (or sickness absence). This policy should tell you how many days you can be off sick before you need a note.

To find out about your employer's policy:

  • ask your team leader or supervisor, or
  • speak to someone from your human resources (HR) or personnel department

We do not issue medical certificates before seven days. You should complete a self-certificate to cover this sickness period if required by your employer.

SICK CERTIFICATION FORM

SICK CERTIFICATION FORM

If you have been sick and off work for more than seven days, complete this online form to request a medical certifcation from your GP.

When you fit note runs out

If your certificate runs out, but you are still sick, you will need to consult the doctor again before you can get a further certificate.

Fit certificates can be back-dated so it is not necessary to make an emergency appointment to renew your certifiate. If you attend an emergency appointment for the purpose of getting a medical certificate you will be asked to rebook.

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ADDITIONAL SICK CERTIFICATE FORM

If your sick certificate runs out and you are still sick, complete this online form to request an additional medical certifciate from your GP.
Page last reviewed: 07 September 2023
Page created: 07 September 2023