![]() ![]() If you have not seen a doctor at the practice and we have had no information from a medical professional about your illness, you will not be able to get a certificate without an appointment. ![]() The doctor may also be able to speak to you on the telephone depending on how well they know you and why you are off work sick. If you have seen a doctor at the practice regarding the problem you need a medical certificate for (or we have received a letter from the hospital about your sickness) you many not need to see the doctor again. ![]() There is also space for the GP to give advice to your employer about the impact of your illness or injury and can suggest common ways in which your employer can help you return to work such as allowing you to work part time or temporarily or by changing your duties, for example, if you have back pain, avoiding heavy lifting.įit notes are also sometimes called doctor's notes, sick notes, medical certificates or doctor's statements. The GP will choose the option for may be fit to work if they think that returning to work – with support from your employer – will help you. The GP can either say you are not fit for work, or can say you may be fit for work. This is because work can play an important part in helping people to recover from illness on injury. The Fit Notes mean your GP can give you advice to help you return to work. A medical certificate note must be signed by a doctor.
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