Fit / Sick Note

If you are fit for work, you do not need a fit note. You also do not need one if you are off sick for 7 calendar days or less (including weekends and bank holidays), because you can self-certify your leave for this time – see guidance on employee’s statement of sickness to claim Statutory Sick Pay.

If this is your first request for a sick note, you can make an online request.  Our Healthcare Professional will assess whether your health condition impacts on your ability to work and whether a fit note is required.

Sick Leave

Sick leave is paid time off from work that workers can use to stay home to address their health needs without losing pay. It differs from paid vacation time or time off work to deal with personal matters, because sick leave is intended for health-related purposes. Sick leave can include a mental health day and taking time away from work to go to a scheduled doctor’s appointment.