When do I need a fit / sick note?
7 days off sick or less
If you're off work sick for 7 days or less, your employer should not ask for medical evidence that you've been ill. Instead they can ask you to confirm that you've been ill. You can do this by filling in a form yourself when you return to work. This is called self-certification. Visit the following link for information and the form for self-certification
More than 7 days off sick
If you're off work sick for more than 7 days, your employer will usually ask for a fit / sick note (or Statement of Fitness for Work) from a GP or hospital doctor. Fit / sick notes are sometimes referred to as medical statements or a doctor's note.
For more information please visit;
When do I need a fit /sick note? (NHS information)
The fit / sick note: guidance for patients and employees (GOV.uk)
Extension Sick Note
If you would like an extension to your sick note, please submit a request via ANIMA and your request will be passed to a GP. Please ensure you submit your request allowing plenty of time before your employer may need the extended Fit/Sick note as the GP may wish to see you again before they issue another certificate and this would require an appointment before issuing the Fit/Sick note.