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Meningitis Outbreak – Important Information

A patient helpline, run by UKHSA is now available. Patients can call 0344 225 3861, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Please nore this is for patients who have no symptoms but are concerned they have been in contact with a confirmed case, or have a general enquiry.

For further information and the most up to date guidance please visit www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information/

Sick (fit) notes

If you’ve been off sick for more than 7 days

To request a sick note:

If you’ve been off sick for 7 days or less

If you’re off work sick for 7 days or less, your employer should not ask for medical evidence that you’ve been ill. Instead, they can ask you to confirm that you’ve been ill. You can do this by filling in a form yourself when you return to work. We call this self-certification.

Find out more about sick notes on the NHS website.

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 31 October 2025