Periods of absence from work of six days or less do not need a doctor’s certificate. Self-certificates (form SC2) for the first week of illness are available from your employer. Find out more information and use the form for self-certification.
We do not issue a doctor’s certificate for the first six working days of sickness.
After the first week, certificates are obtained as part of a consultation with your doctor. If you are under the care of a hospital doctor, you may ask them to issue your certificate.
Request a Fit / Sick Note online