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Sick (fit) note request

Use this service to get a sick (fit) note for work following an absence of more than 7 days.

Hospital Procedures

If you have been admitted to hospital or undergone a procedure, the hospital team responsible for your care should provide your fit note (sick note) following your operation or treatment. Please ask the hospital for this before you are discharged, as they are best placed to advise how long you will need to be off work.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Assessments

If you are undergoing a DWP assessment and have been advised that you need a fit note from your GP while your claim is being assessed, please provide a copy of the letter from the DWP confirming this requirement. Once we have received this information, we can review your request and issue a fit note if appropriate.

You can use this service if you:

  • are registered at the surgery

Before you start

We’ll ask you for:

  • your first and last name, date of birth, sex, postcode, email and phone number
  • if applicable, the details of the person you are completing the form on behalf of
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You can also phone us on 01953 881247.

Page published: 26 July 2023
Last updated: 17 June 2026