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You do not require a doctor’s sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the\u00a0<\/span>HMRC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you are sick for more than seven days, your employer can ask you to give them some form of medical evidence to support payment of SSP (statutory sick pay).<\/p>\n It is up to your employer to decide whether you are incapable of work. A medical certificate, now called a ‘Statement of Fitness for Work\u2019 (see below) from your doctor is strong evidence that you are sick and would normally be accepted, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise.<\/p>\n You could also provide evidence from someone who is not a medical practitioner, e.g. a dentist. Your employer will decide whether or not this evidence is acceptable. If your employer has any doubts, they may still ask for a medical certificate from your GP.<\/p>\n The “fit note” was introduced on 6 April 2010. With your employer’s support, the note will help you return to work sooner by providing more information about the effects of your illness or injury.<\/p>\nEvidence that you are sick<\/h3>\n
Statement of Fitness for Work – “Fit Note”<\/h3>\n