Fit Notes

If you've been off sick for more than 7 days

To request a fit note for a new problem, please first book for a consultation with one of our GP's. For an extension of a FIT note, please contact us online by using Patchs

Please note - you are unable to call on the day for an urgent appointment for an extension of a FIT note

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.When do I need a fit note? - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Page last reviewed: 02 January 2026
Page created: 16 October 2023