Private Sick Note Same Day London - Fit Notes for Work
Your employer wants a sick note. You have been genuinely unwell. But your NHS GP cannot see you for two weeks, and you need the note today.
This impossible situation happens constantly. The bureaucracy of proving illness becomes harder than the illness itself.
Private GP sick notes solve this problem. Same day consultation, same day documentation.
How Sick Notes Work
For absences of seven days or fewer, you can self-certify. No doctor's note is required. You simply complete a self-certification form, often called an SC2.
For absences exceeding seven days, you need a fit note from a doctor. This used to be called a sick note but is now officially a Statement of Fitness for Work.
The fit note confirms you have been assessed by a doctor and states whether you are not fit for work, or may be fit for work with adjustments.
Employers cannot insist on a fit note for shorter absences, though some request one anyway. Private GPs can provide medical evidence letters for shorter absences when needed.
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Same Day Fit Notes From Private GPs
Getting a fit note through the NHS often means waiting days or weeks for an appointment. When you are already stressed about being off work, this delay compounds the problem.
Private GP appointments are available same day. You can be assessed and have your fit note within hours.
Video consultations work for most fit note requests. The doctor assesses your condition, discusses your work requirements, and issues appropriate documentation.
Fit notes can be emailed directly to you as a PDF for forwarding to your employer. No waiting for post. No additional trips when you are unwell.
What the Consultation Involves
Your appointment is a genuine medical consultation, not just paperwork.
The doctor will ask about your symptoms, how long you have been unwell, what your job involves, and whether any adjustments might help you return to work sooner.
This assessment ensures the fit note accurately reflects your situation. Simply stating "not fit for work" when modifications could help does not serve your long-term interests.
The fit note specifies the period you are covered for. If you need longer, a follow-up consultation can extend it.
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Medical Evidence Letters
For absences under seven days, employers sometimes request medical evidence even though they cannot require a fit note.
We can provide medical evidence letters confirming you consulted a doctor about your illness. This satisfies employer requests without the formal fit note process.
Returning to Work With Adjustments
The fit note is not just "off or on." It can recommend adjustments that allow earlier return.
Phased return with reduced hours. Amended duties avoiding specific tasks. Altered hours avoiding rush hour commuting. Workplace adaptations supporting your condition.
Your doctor can discuss whether adjustments might work for your situation and include appropriate recommendations.
Conditions We Commonly Certify
Respiratory infections including flu, chest infections, and severe colds. Mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, and stress. Back pain and musculoskeletal problems. Post-surgical recovery. Gastrointestinal illness. Migraines and chronic pain flares.
Any genuine illness or condition can be certified. The doctor assesses whether it genuinely prevents you from working.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a private sick note valid for my employer? Yes. Private GPs are registered medical practitioners. Their fit notes are legally valid.
How long can a fit note cover? As long as clinically appropriate. Short-term illness might be a few days. Longer conditions can be certified for weeks or months with review.
Can I get a backdated sick note? In limited circumstances, fit notes can cover recent periods. This requires discussing your situation with the doctor.
What if I need to extend my sick note? A follow-up consultation can extend your fit note. This can often be done via video.
Will my employer know I used a private GP? The fit note identifies the issuing doctor and their registration. It does not specify NHS versus private.
Do not stress about paperwork when you are already unwell.
