Pick a video appointment — usually available within minutes. Tell us a sick note is the reason.
2
Speak to a GP
A GMC-registered GP listens to what’s wrong and decides whether a sick note is clinically appropriate.
3
Get it emailed
Your signed sick note arrives by email — usually within an hour of the appointment ending.
Common questions
A private sick note, signed by a GMC-registered GP and emailed to you as a PDF. It includes the GP's name and GMC number and the dates you're signed off for.
Most employers and universities accept a private sick note signed by a GMC-registered GP, but policies vary — if you're unsure, check with your HR team before booking. They can verify the GP's registration on the GMC public register.
Most notes are emailed within an hour of the consultation finishing. Book a video appointment for the fastest turnaround — slots are usually available the same day, often within minutes.
A GP can issue a sick note covering the period from your consultation onwards. We can also note that you reported being unwell from an earlier date, but only your GP at the time of the original illness can issue a fully backdated note. If you need a note covering past dates, mention this when you book.
The GP will agree the dates with you during the consultation, based on what's clinically appropriate.
GPs are independent clinicians and won't issue a note that isn't clinically justified. If they decide a note isn't appropriate, they'll explain why and discuss alternatives. The £125 covers the consultation, not a guaranteed note.
Common reasons people request a sick note
Most sick notes accompany a clinical issue. If you’re not sure what you’re dealing with, our condition pages walk through symptoms, treatment options and red flags first.
Pick a video appointment — usually available within minutes. Tell us a sick note is the reason.
2
Speak to a GP
A GMC-registered GP listens to what’s wrong and decides whether a sick note is clinically appropriate.
3
Get it emailed
Your signed sick note arrives by email — usually within an hour of the appointment ending.
Common questions
A private sick note, signed by a GMC-registered GP and emailed to you as a PDF. It includes the GP's name and GMC number and the dates you're signed off for.
Most employers and universities accept a private sick note signed by a GMC-registered GP, but policies vary — if you're unsure, check with your HR team before booking. They can verify the GP's registration on the GMC public register.
Most notes are emailed within an hour of the consultation finishing. Book a video appointment for the fastest turnaround — slots are usually available the same day, often within minutes.
A GP can issue a sick note covering the period from your consultation onwards. We can also note that you reported being unwell from an earlier date, but only your GP at the time of the original illness can issue a fully backdated note. If you need a note covering past dates, mention this when you book.
The GP will agree the dates with you during the consultation, based on what's clinically appropriate.
GPs are independent clinicians and won't issue a note that isn't clinically justified. If they decide a note isn't appropriate, they'll explain why and discuss alternatives. The £125 covers the consultation, not a guaranteed note.
Common reasons people request a sick note
Most sick notes accompany a clinical issue. If you’re not sure what you’re dealing with, our condition pages walk through symptoms, treatment options and red flags first.