How do I Request a Sick Note?

You may request the note in one of the following ways:

• By Phone, by calling 0844 477 3603.

• By Fax, by faxing 0844 477 3683.

Please give 2 working days notice (excluding weekends) before collection of the sick note.
 

The law states you may self-certify your illness for 7 days before any need for an official Department of Health sick note. 
Your employer should provide you with a self-certification certificate (SC2) so that you can declare your illness (legally you do not need this for the first 3 days of your illness). 
If your illness continues for more than 7 days, under the NHS your GP can issue an official Department of Health statement (called the Med3) as a statement of your illness. 
Please note however, if you require a 'sick note' for an illness of fewer than 7 days' duration, a private doctor's statement may be requested. The fee for this is a set British Medical Association (BMA) rate to be met by the patient or employer. The current fee rate for this can be found by reference to Non-NHS Fees on this website.

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