You do not require a fit note if you are fit or off sick for 7 calendar days or less. You can self-certify for the first 7 days, your employee should accept verbal or written verification or have their own form to do this if you need to claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) please click below to access Gov.UK for details and access to the Employee’s Statement of Sickness form (SC2)
To view a copy of the Gov.UK publication – The Fit Note: A guidance for Patients and Employees, click link below.
If you require a fit note after 7 days of continuous sickness please contact the surgery or request one via the eConsult link.
Covid-19 Isolation Note
Get an Isolation Note – NHS 111
Use this service if you have been told to self-isolate because of coronavirus and you need a note for your employer. This service is only for people who:
- Have symptoms of coronavirus;
- Live with someone who has symptoms of coronavirus;
- Are in a support bubble with someone who has symptoms of coronavirus;
- Have been told to self-isolate by a test and trace service.