If you have received a request from us to provide a BP reading, this is simply to keep your medical record up to date and to help us to identify patients who may have undiagnosed high/low blood pressure.

It is not compulsory and is not urgent, but the link you were sent will expire in 7 days.

If you have any questions about this, please do not hesitate to contact the Recalls Team on 01252 545078, Option 4

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Sick/Fit Notes

Fit Note for Self-Isolation

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.

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Fit notes are issued to patients by doctors following an assessment of their fitness for work. A fit note is issued after the first seven days of sickness absence (when patients can self-certify) if the doctor assesses that the patient’s health affects their fitness for work.

The doctor can decide the patient is 'unfit for work' or 'may be fit for work subject to the following advice...' with accompanying notes on suggested adjustments or adaptations to the job role or workplace.

For new sick/fit notes (only added after 7 days) - Patients should telephone to see/speak to a GP or complete an econsult, if completing an econsult, it should be noted that the GP may want to see or speak to the patient prior to issuing.

How long have you been off work? *  

If you are off work for 7 days or less, you do not need to contact your GP for a sick note.

Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer, or you can download it from the HMRC website.

To request a sick/fit note, please submit an online consultation here.