You can self-certify off work for up to 7 days without needing a doctor’s note.

Self-certify

If you have been ill for more than 7 days you will need a doctor’s certificate. These certificates are called ‘Fitness to Work’ certificates, or fit notes for short.

Please submit fit note requests via our online platform Footfall, providing us with enough information to understand your request including the reasons why you feel unable to work and the dates you would like the certificate to cover. We may ask for more information, or book you an appointment to discuss it further.

If you have already had a fit note for this illness, the doctor may be able to extend this further without another appointment.