If you have been ill for 7 days or less, you do not need to see a clinician. You can complete a self-certification form yourself following the instructions below.

You can complete and an online self-certification form (SC2) here. Alternatively, you can download and print a self-certification (SC2) form here. Once you have completed the form via your preferred method you can send this to your employer by email, post or in person. Please click here for further information.

If you have already had a 'Fitness to Work' Certificate for this illness your Doctor may not need to see you to issue an additional certificate. You can request an extension by:

• Contacting Us Online
• Calling 01527 575800

This will be sent to you electronically, unless you specify otherwise.

Please note an extension can be backdated but CANNOT be forward dated, therefore an extension will never be classed as an urgent or emergency task.