The first 7 days
Sicknotes are not issued for the first 7 days of an illness. Instead, you can fill out and submit a SC2 form to your employers.
After the first 7 days
Please note: We can only issue a sick note once you’ve been sick for 7 days and have seen the doctor about your illness. If this leaves a gap between the end of the first 7 days and you receiving your sick note the GP will back-date the sick note.
You can request a sick note by calling us on 01392 676 676 option 5
Page last reviewed: 20 August 2024