If you are off sick for less than seven days, your employer should not ask for medical evidence that you have been ill. Instead, they can ask you to confirm that you have been ill. You can do this by filling in a form yourself from them and when you return to work (also called self-certification).
If you are off work sick for more than seven days your employer will usually ask for a medical certificate (sick note). To request a sick note:
- Access our Online Consultation Form or phone us on 01263 733693 or 01603 870271 and select option 2 to use our automated messaging service (both available 24/7 and we will respond within two working days)
If you are unable to use either of the above, you can: phone us on 01263 733693 or 01603 870271 and select option 4 from the main menu or visit either surgery to speak with a receptionist. Available 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 6.00pm.
Please note: A medical certificate can be backdated if required, please do not request an emergency or urgent appointment for this reason.
If you have been discharged from hospital, your hospital team will issue any sick notes for the entire period of your recovery. Please contact the ward staff (even after discharge). Schools should not request a GP letter to confirm absence, this can be written by a parent or guardian.
Find out more about sick notes on the NHS website.
