Sickness Certificates
You do not require a doctor’s sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may, however, require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website (you can also download the form below). If sickness continues for more than 7 days you will require a doctors statement of fitness for work note. Sicknotes can only be requested on the day they run out as they cannot be forward dated due to being a legal document. Please call us from 8.30am to request a sicknote on the day it runs out.
Be prepared for reception to ask you information regarding; the length of time you require to be signed unfit for work and the reason why you are unfit for work.
Returning to Work
There is no such thing as a return to work note. If you feel you are ready to return to work but on amended duties, our doctor can do a phased return/light duties note.
If your employer requires it in writing that you are fit to work, this is private work and will be susceptible to a fee – please contact reception for information.
Statement of Fitness for Work - ’Fit Note'
The ‘fit note’ was introduced on 6 April 2010. With your employer’s support, the note will help you return to work sooner by providing more information about the effects of your illness or injury.
For more information click the DirectGov link below (where this information was sourced):
