If you’ve been off sick for more than 7 days
You only need a doctor’s note if you are unable to work and are ill for longer than seven calendar days.
Complete the online form below for new and extension requests
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 sick notes on the NHS website.
Your employer can supply this form, or you can complete one online.