Med3 Fit Notes

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.

Evidence that you are sick

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).

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’ (see below) from your doctor is strong evidence that you are sick and would normally be accepted, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise.

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.

Statement of Fitness for Work – ‘Fit Note’

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.

For more information see the DirectGov website (where this information was sourced)

Why isnt my ‘Fit Note’ signed

Fit notes no longer need to be signed by a GP, however they can only be issued by a GP, no other clinical staff member has assess to issue you a fit note. Fit notes can be give to you in paper, Emails, or text to you.

How to I order a Fit Note?

You can request your fit note buy filling in an online consult, please note that a fit note can be Back Dated but not Forward Dated, please bear this in mind when ordering your fite note.

All ‘New’ illnesses with require a face to face appointment or telephone consultation.

https://www.online-consult.co.uk/org/hazeldene-medical-centre/start/9/10