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Fit notes & Sick notes

Time period and what is needed

Period off work Certificate
1 to 3 days No certificate or a private certificate signed by a doctor; fee payable for latter.
4 to 7 days (including weekend) SC2 (self certificate) completed by patient, or private cert, signed by a doctor; fee payable for latter. Visit the following link for information and the form for self-certification
8 days to 28 weeks Med 3 or Med 5 certifying inability to work signed by a doctor; no fee.
28 weeks or more Med 3 or Med 5 as above until the Benefits Agency asks for Med 4 to be completed by a doctor; no fee.

You do not need an appointment with the doctor for the first two items above unless you require the private certificate. Sometimes it will be possible to obtain a continuation certificate without seeing a doctor. Please telephone the surgery and leave a request with the receptionists. Certificates cannot be issued in advance, but should you be late in applying for one, they can be back-dated. Wherever possible please allow 48 hours for the repeat certificate. This will give the doctor time to complete it should he be away from the surgery or dealing with emergencies.

Last Updated 21 Mar 2025

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