Get an isolation note

Use this service if you have been told to self-isolate because of coronavirus and you need a note for your employer.

This service is only for people who:

have symptoms of coronavirus
live with someone who has symptoms of coronavirus
are in a support bubble with someone who has symptoms of coronavirus
have been told to self-isolate by a test and trace service

If you have symptoms of coronavirus, stay at home and get a coronavirus test.

If you need medical advice about your symptoms:

England: 111 online coronavirus service
Scotland: NHS inform
Wales: NHS 111 Wales
Northern Ireland: get advice from a GP or GP out-of-hours service

Before you start

If you are not sure if you need to self-isolate, get the latest NHS advice on coronavirus.

If you have to stay at home but feel well enough to work, ask your employer if you can work from home. If you can work from home, you will not need an isolation note.

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You can also use this service for someone else.

Employers can check an isolation note is valid by using the Check an isolation note service.

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