Last reviewed: July 2026 Depression can affect every aspect of your life, including your ability to work. If you are

Last reviewed: June 2026 Yes. In the UK, you can often get a fit note online, over the phone, or

Last updated: June 2026 If you have been signed off work because of an illness or injury, you may be

Last updated: June 2026 Yes. A healthcare professional can backdate a fit note if they believe there is sufficient medical

Last updated: May 2026 Based on current UK government guidance. Being off work unexpectedly due to illness can be stressful,

Last updated: May 2026 Reviewed against current guidance from Acas, Citizens Advice, and GOV.UK. Pregnancy can affect everyone differently. Some

Last updated: May 2026 Mental health conditions such as anxiety, stress, depression, and burnout are now widely recognised in the

Last Updated: May 2026 Many employees in the UK wonder whether they need a fit note for just one day

Last Updated: February 2026 This guide is designed for employers, HR professionals, managers, and business owners in the UK who

Last updated: May 2026 ℹ️ Quick answer: Yes. You can get a fit note for a urinary tract infection (UTI)

Last updated: May 2026 If you wake up feeling unwell, the last thing you want is to travel to a

Last updated: May 2026 Based on guidance from GOV.UK, Citizens Advice, MoneyHelper, and DWP benefit rate confirmations for 2026/27. When