If you have been ill for 7 days or less you don’t need to see a Doctor.  Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website.

Many employers have their own self-certification forms. If your employer doesn’t have its own form you can download the Self Certification Form. Please print it, fill it in and hand it in to your employer. You do not need to see a Doctor.

If you have been ill for more than 7 days you will need a doctor’s certificate. These certificates are called ‘Fitness to Work’ Certificates.

The doctor may call you or arrange for an appointment.

If you have already had a Sick Note (Fit Note) for this illness your Doctor may not need to see you to issue an additional Sick Note. The Doctor may call you or arrange for an appointment.