Sick notes

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

To request a sick note:

  • if this a request for a new MED3 then you will need to arrange an appointment with a GP to discuss your request
  • if this is for an extension to an existing MED3 then you can phone or visit the surgery from 9am to 5pm or submit a request via the eConsult service

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 Inform.