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 HMRC website.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND FOR A GP APPOINTMENT FOR ALL SICK/FIT NOTE REQUESTS:
If you have been seen by a Doctor or Nurse Clinician and have received your first sick note, you may apply for an extension by completing the form below.