I am self-isolating, can the Doctor give me a sick note? 

If you (or someone you live with) have symptoms of Coronavirus and you are unable to work, you do not need to request a note from the doctor. You can use this link to get an isolation note https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note.

By law, medical evidence is not required for the first 7 days of any illness. After 7 days it is down to the employer to determine what evidence they require. This is not mandatory, and it is entirely discretionary. The government has urged employers to respect the current rules and need for people to stay at home.

The surgery will not be issuing any medical sick notes for periods of coronavirus related illness and self-isolation. This is because these notes are not required and due to the volume of notes, they are a huge drain on our already depleted resources. They take health care professionals away from doing other important work looking after people who are sick.

I don’t want to go to work as I have a medical problem and my employer is asking for a sicknote

This is one of our most frequent requests at present and it is a huge and unnecessary drain on our resources. Whilst we fully understand the position that patients and employers find themselves in, this might be a personal choice that you are making. That is entirely understandable. We would encourage you to have an open conversation with your place of work and share your fears and reasons for not wanting to work. It is worth exploring with them how they can support you to continue working such as working from home or changing your duties.

Unfortunately, we will not be able to issue you with any documentation to share with your employer. This needs to be a conversation between you and your employer and there will be no provision of supporting documentation and letters from us in that regard. You can access your own health records and medical problems online should you need to.

People who are at the highest risk will already have been contacted by the NHS and by us and provided with relevant documentation to show to their employer should they need to as they are being specifically asked to shield themselves.

I need a new sick note for something else not related to coronavirus, how do I get this?

You do not need an appointment with the doctor for a sick note alone. You can request this online via e-Consult https://springfieldmc.webgp.com/.

 Please do not make phone appointments for sick notes. Many of these queries can be dealt with using our website and online resources. Please be mindful of this when booking appointments.