If you are unwell and cannot work, you may need a fit note (sometimes called a sick note) for your employer.
If you’ve been off sick for more than 7 days
We can provide a fit note for you to give to your employer.
Alternatively, you can contact us during our opening hours.
If you’ve been off sick for 7 days 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. You can do this by filling in a form yourself when you return to work. We call this self-certification.
Find out more about fit notes on the NHS website.
Page last reviewed: 25 April 2025