For employees, doctors do not have to issue sick notes for the first week of sickness. Up to the first seven working days, please ask your employer for a form SC2. If you require a doctor's note for this period, a private sick note will be issued and a fee will be payable. If you are still unfit for work after six days a free NHS certificate will be issued by the doctor, please make an appointment for this.

For employees, doctors do not have to issue sick notes for the first week of sickness. Up to the first seven working days, please ask your employer for a form SC2. If you require a doctor's note for this period, a private sick note will be issued and a fee will be payable. If you are still unfit for work after six days a free NHS certificate will be issued by the doctor, please make an appointment for this.