7 days off sick or less

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. Download a self certification form: www.gov.uk/government/publications/statutory-sick-pay-employees-statement-of-sickness-sc2

More than 7 days off sick

If you’re off work sick for more than 7 days, your employer will usually ask for a fit note (or Statement of Fitness for Work – MED3) from a healthcare professional. Fit notes are sometimes referred to as medical statements or a doctor’s note.

Complete the form below to request a new or repeat Fitness for Work / Sick note.

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