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You do not require a Doctor\u2019s sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a Self-Certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the\u00a0<\/span>Government website<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you are sick for more than seven days, your employer can ask you to give them some form of medical evidence to support payment of SSP (statutory sick pay).<\/p>\n It is up to your employer to decide whether you are incapable of work. A medical certificate, called a ‘Statement of Fitness for Work’ (see below) from your doctor is strong evidence that you are sick and would normally be accepted, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise.<\/p>\n You could also provide evidence from someone who is not a medical practitioner, e.g. a Dentist. Your employer will decide whether or not this evidence is acceptable. If your employer has any doubts, they may still ask for a medical certificate from your GP.<\/p>\n You must have a face to face appointment with a GP in order to receive your first ‘Statement of Fitness for Work’ for any ailment\/medical condition. If the date on your ‘Statement of Fitness for Work’\u00a0 expires and you have not fully recovered from the original ailment\/medical condition therefore requiring a further period of time away from work, you may request another ‘Statement of Fitness for Work’ by phone. The request will be passed to a GP for review. Please note however, that that a further ‘Statement of Fitness for Work’ will not automatically be issued and the GP may require you to come in for an appointment..<\/p>\nEvidence that you are sick<\/h3>\n