Sick notes

If you’ve been off sick for more than 7 days

To request a sick note please:

We will only be able to action extension sick note requests.  If you are requesting your first sick note, please send your request via our online platform Klinik

If you’ve been off sick for 7 days or less

If you are off work due to illness for seven days or less, your employer should not request medical evidence. Instead, they may ask you to confirm that you were unwell. You can do this by completing a form when you return to work. This process is known as self-certification.

Find out more about sick notes on the NHS website.

Page last reviewed: 18 February 2026
Page created: 31 December 2024