GPs are not obliged to provide their patients with a Fit Note (sick note) for the first 7 days or less.
Your employer should have a supply of self certification forms (SC1/SC2), which you should complete on return to work. A link to a printable version has been provided below for your convenience.
If your employer requests a medical certificate for less than 7 days illness this would require an appointment with a GP and would incur a private fee. These fees are payable at the time of consultation but might not be reimbursed by your employer.
The practice charges for other non-NHS services including fitn ess to travel and fitness to exercise certification. A fee will also be charged for any investigations or tests required in order to provide such certificates.
Non-NHS Work - Patient Charges 2020 (DOCX, 26KB)
SC2 Form
If you are off work for more than 7 days you can request a 'Fit Note' via eConsult. The request will be sent to a Clinician who will consider your request.
If they agree to write a 'Fit Note' this can be emailed to you.