Sick/Fit notes and examinations

Self Certification for Covid-19 isolation

Due to the current pandemic and pressure on General Practice, we are prioritising the urgent medical needs of our patients and will not be providing a medical certificate for this absence. You can, however download and fill out this self-certification form for your employer


Self Certification Sick/Fit Note for less than 7 days

If you have been ill for 7 days or less you don’t need to see a Doctor. You can complete a Self-Certification form yourself. However some employers insist on a Doctor’s note regardless. A Doctors note under these circumstances involves a charge of £10.

Many employers have their own self-certification forms. If your employer doesn’t have its own form you can download the Self Certification Form. Please print it, fill it in and hand it in to your employer. You do not need to see a Doctor.


Doctor’s Sick/Fit Note for more than 7 days

If you have been ill for more than 7 days you will need a doctor’s certificate. These certificates are called ‘Fitness to Work’ Certificates.

The doctor may call you or arrange for an appointment.

Can arrange this through our Online Consult system by using this link.


Medical Reports and

  • If you need a medical report you can request it by using this link. here Please note there may be a charge for completion of this medical report. If this is the case you will be advised when we contact you.
  • If you need a medical examination (for example for HGV/PCV, DVLA, Foster Carer, or Assessment of Capacity etc. You can request it by using this link.