If you’ve been off sick for more than 7 days
You only need a doctor’s note (fit note) if you are unable to work and are ill for longer than seven calendar days.
- To request a sick (fit) note you can telephone the surgery on 01782 432420 or speak to one of our Patient Care Co-Ordinators at the front desk.
- Use our online service Consult Online from Home – Biddulph Doctors
To request a repeat sicknote please wait until the date of your current sick note ends.
Find out more about sick notes on the NHS website.
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. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website.