If you're off work sick for 7 days or less, your employer should not ask for medical evidence that you've been ill.

Instead they can ask you to confirm that you've been ill. You can do this by filling in a form yourself when you return to work.

This is called self-certification.

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.

The doctor may call you or arrange for an appointment.

If you have already been seen by your Doctor about this illness your certificate will be sent to you within a week.

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. Please complete this form. We will contact you to let you know when you can collect your Sick / Fit Note or we may contact you to arrange an appointment.