Same Day Sick Note UK
You can get a same-day sick note from a private online GP. Book a video consultation, discuss your condition, and receive a legally valid sick note by email within hours. The Online GP offers sick notes from £49, included with consultation.
How to Get a Sick Note Today
Step 1: Book Consultation
Step 2: Video Consultation
Discuss your illness or condition with GMC-registered GP.
Step 3: Sick Note Emailed
If appropriate, sick note sent to your email within 1-2 hours.
Step 4: Send to Employer
Forward to your employer or HR department.
When Do You Need a Sick Note?
For absences over 7 days. For the first 7 days off work, you can self-certify (no sick note needed).
After 7 days, your employer can request a fit note (sick note) from a doctor.
What the Sick Note Includes
Your name
Date of assessment
Whether you're "not fit for work" or "may be fit for work" (with adjustments)
How long you're likely to be unfit
Doctor's name, signature, and GMC number
Date of issue
Can Private Sick Notes Be Backdated?
Yes, within reason. If you've been ill for several days and only now seeing a doctor, they can backdate based on your account of when illness started.
The doctor will note "I assessed you on [date]" and "you have been unfit since [earlier date]" if appropriate.
Are Private Sick Notes Valid?
Yes. Sick notes from GMC-registered doctors are legally valid for all UK employers. They're identical in legal standing to NHS sick notes.
Reasons for Same-Day Sick Note
Flu or viral illness
Back pain
Mental health (anxiety, depression, stress)
Post-surgery recovery
Injury
Chronic condition flare-up
Any condition preventing you from working
Cost
Consultation: From £49
Sick note: Included (no extra charge)
Compare to some providers who charge £20-50 extra for sick notes.
Book Same-Day Sick Note
Need a sick note urgently? Get one today.
From £49. Sick note emailed same day.
The Online GP. Same-day sick notes from GMC-registered doctors.
