How to get a sick note for work
To request a sicknote for an illness/injury you;
- Must have spoken to a GP about the injury/illness in the first instance.
- Must self cert for the first week of absence from work
If you have not been seen by a GP or hospital doctor about your illness/injury, since your absence from work, you should contact the surgery for a GP consultation to request a sick note.
Requests for sick notes that do not meet the above criteria will not be issued.
