Fit (sick) notes
If you are unable to work due to illness, you may need to provide your employer with evidence of your sickness. This guide explains when you need a fit note and how to request one from our clinic.
If you have been off work for 7 days or less, you do not need a fit (sick) note
Instead, you can self-certify your illness by filling out an SC2 form for your employer. Click here for more information
If you are sick and unable to work for more than 7 consecutive days, your employer will usually ask for medical evidence. This is where a formal fit note is required.
How to Request a Fit Note
Please Note: We cannot issue a fit note before you have been absent from work for 7 days, and we cannot pre-date a fit note for a future illness.
If this is the first time you are requesting a fit (sick) note because of this problem, or this is a new period of absence: You will need to submit a new online request to arrange an appointment with a clinician.
If you have already discussed this with a clinician and you are requesting a fit note extension: Please complete the below form. The GP may ask that you arrange a review to discuss your absence.
Request an extension to an existing fit note
