The Department of Work and Pensions are making legislative changes meaning that from Friday 17th December 2021 self-certification for sickness will be extended from 7 to 28 days for people accessing Statutory Sick Pay, and there will be no requirement for a fit note to access other benefits. This time limited change will end on 26th January 2022.
For Further Guidance please visit:
Fit note - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)