You can request sick certificates (sick/fit notes) at a time that is convenient for you. All you need to do is fill out a simple form about your problem and a GP will get back to you within 2 working days.
Your GP will text or email you back within 2 working days, unless a different method of contact is more appropriate. Please ensure we have a verified email address and telephone number saved on your record so your GP is able to get back to you.
For further information, please visit our AccuRX Patient Triage page.
When do I need a sick / fit note?
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. You can do this by filling in a form yourself when you return to work. This is called self-certification. Visit the following link for information and the form for self-certification
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) from a GP or hospital doctor. Fit notes are sometimes referred to as medical statements or a doctor's note.
For more information please visit;
When do I need a fit note? (NHS information)
The fit note: guidance for patients and employees (GOV.uk)