Sick (Fit) Notes
You might need a fit note (sometimes known as a sick note) if you’re unwell and cannot work for more than 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays.
You do not need a fit note if you cannot work for 7 days or less. If your employer needs something in writing for the first week, a self-certificate form (SC2) can be used.
You can ask for a fit note from a healthcare professional supporting your care, such as:
- doctors
- nurses
- pharmacists at GP surgeries, hospitals and clinics
- physiotherapists
- occupational therapists.
They will assess whether you’re ‘not fit for work’ or ‘may be fit for work’ with support from your employer.
You do not need to pay for a fit note if you’re off sick for more than 7 days. If you require a sickness certificate for the first 7 days of sickness, a charge will be made for issuing a certificate.
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