Sick notes

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.

To request a sick note:

• fill out our online form

Find out more about sick notes on the NHS website.

To request an extension:

• fill out our online form

Sick notes can be backdated so there is no need to request an urgent appointment.