Sickness Certificate

How to Request a Fit Note

If you are off work for 7 days or less, you do not need to give your employer a fit note or other proof of sickness from a medical professional.

Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or you can download it from the HMRC website.

You must give your employer a doctor’s ‘fit note’ (sometimes called a ‘sick note’) if you’ve been ill for more than 7 days in a row and have taken sick leave. This includes non-working days, such as weekends and bank holidays.

If you require a sick note for over 7 days, you will need to book an appointment via Rapid Health

If you require an extension to an existing sick note, you can use the Questions and Admin option on Rapid Health, rather than booking an actual appointment