If you have been ill for 7 days or less you don’t need to see a Doctor. You can complete a Self-Certification form yourself. However some employers insist on a Doctor’s note regardless. A Doctors note under these circumstances involves a charge of £30.

Many employers have their own self-certification forms. If your employer doesn’t have its own form you can download the Self Certification Form. Please print it, fill it in and hand it in to your employer. You do not need to see a Doctor.

If you have been ill for more than 7 days you will need a doctor’s certificate. These certificates are called ‘Fitness to Work’ Certificates.

The doctor may call you or arrange for an appointment. Please complete the form in the above link to give the doctor as much information as needed.

If you have already been seen by your Doctor about this illness your certificate will be sent to you within a week.

If you have already had a Sick Note (Fit Note) for this illness your Doctor may not need to see you to issue an additional Sick Note. Please complete this form. We will contact you to let you know when you can collect your Sick / Fit Note or we may contact you to arrange an appointment.

You should go back to work as soon as you feel able to.

Talk to your employer if you feel well enough to return to work before the end date on your fit note, for example if:

• you’ve recovered from your illness or injury sooner than expected
• your employer can make reasonable adjustments to help you return to work (GOV.UK)

You do not need to see a healthcare professional again to go back to work or have a "fit to work" note. Your employer may ask for confirmation that you’re fit for work - Stockbridge Surgery do not provide "fit to work" notes. These can be obtained through a private occupational health assessment.

Further information below:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/getting-a-fit-note/