Sick (fit) notes
How to request a fit note for work, and when you can self-certify.
Off sick for more than 7 days
To request a sick (fit) note:
- use our online form
- or call us on Phone Number
How long requests usually take to process.
Off sick for 7 days or less
If you are off work sick for 7 days or less, your employer should not ask for medical evidence that you have been ill. Instead, they can ask you to confirm it yourself by filling in a form when you return to work. This is called self-certification.
Find out more about fit notes on the NHS website
NHS 111 online cannot issue fit notes. You need to contact your GP practice.