Sick/Fit Note Certificates
Page last reviewed: 08 August 2025
Page created: 13 March 2020
Page created: 13 March 2020
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If you have been ill for 7 days or less you don’t need to see a doctor. You can complete a self-certification form yourself, many employers have their own self-certification forms.
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.
Please contact reception, or submit your request through our online consultation tool Anima.
The doctor may call you or ask reception to arrange an appointment if you have not already been seen about this illness.
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.
Once you have made your request, you will either receive your Sick/Fit Note in the method indicated (we can send via a link in a text message, email, or you can collect a paper copy from reception) or we will contact you to arrange an appointment if required.
Please be aware that we cannot future date the start of your Sick/Fit Note.