If you live alone and have either a high temperature or a new continuous cough or develop a loss of taste or smell, do not leave your home for at least 10 days. If you live with other people, keep them at home for 14 days. To check if you need medical help, use the 111 coronavirus service.
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online. DO NOT go to your GP surgery, hospital or pharmacy. Read More
There is a National online system for getting a Fit note for the purpose of self-isolation. You do not need to contact or see the GP for this. Please click here.
If you are off work for 7 days or less, you do not need to give your employer a fit note or other proof of sickness from a medical professional.
When you return to work, your employer can ask you to confirm you’ve been off sick. This is called ‘self-certification’. The employer and you will agree on how you should do this. You might need to fill in a form or send details of your sick leave by email.
You must give your employer a doctor’s ‘fit note’ (sometimes called a ‘sick note’) if you’ve been ill for more than 7 days in a row and have taken sick leave. This includes non-working days, such as weekends and bank holidays.
You can get a fit note from a GP or hospital doctor via Online consultation (eConsult)
Taken sick leave for more than 7 days in a row? Request your sick/fit note here.
Get StartedTo know more on Sick/Fit notes, visit https://www.gov.uk/taking-sick-leave