If you have been ill for 7 days or less you don\u2019t need to see a Doctor. You can complete a Self-Certification form<\/a>\u00a0yourself. However some employers insist on a Doctor\u2019s note regardless. A Doctors note under these circumstances involves a charge of \u00a330.<\/p>\n Many employers have their own self-certification forms. If your employer doesn\u2019t have its own form you can download the Self-Certification form<\/a>. Please print it, fill it in and hand it in to your employer. You do not need to see a Doctor.<\/p>\n If you have been ill for more than 7 days you will need a doctor\u2019s certificate. These certificates are called \u2018Fitness to Work\u2019 Certificates.<\/p>\n The doctor will need to assess you and you will need to arrange an appointment.<\/p>\n If you have already been seen by your Doctor about this illness your certificate will be sent to you within a week.<\/p>\nIf you’ve been off sick for more than 7 days<\/h3>\n