Sick/Fit Note Certificates

Self Certification Sick/Fit Note for less than 7 days

If you have been off work unwell for 7 days or less you don’t need to see a Doctor for a self-certification.

Many employers have their own self-certification forms. If your employer doesn’t have a form you can download the Self Certification Form government website.  Please print it, fill it in and hand it in to your employer.

 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statutory-sick-pay-employees-statement-of-sickness-sc2

 

Doctor’s Sick/Fit Note for more than 7 days

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

Please contact the practice to arrange an appointment.

See the NHS website for a full explanation of Fit Notes.

https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/caring-carers-and-long-term-conditions/can-i-go-back-to-work-before-the-end-date-on-my-fit-note/

 Or speak with a speciaist advisor in NHS Health Scotland by calling 0800 019 2211.

https://www.healthyworkinglives.scot/Pages/default.aspx

SELF-ISOLATION NOTE FOR CORONOVIRUS SYMPTOMS

https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note/