Sick note extension

[welshgirl84]

My sick note runs out next week 6th April and I just wondered how far in advance I can get it extended, do I have to wait until the 6th or could I ask for an extension today.
Just trying to take some pressure off GP's by requesting it early but don't want to waste their time if they can't process it early.

[Redglitter]

I dont get your logic in how asking for it early is taking pressure off your doctor. If anything try & schedule an appt for Monday today. They wont forward date it so it seems a waste getting it before its needed

At the moment my doctors surgery is deserted. I phoned yesterday morning hoping for an appt later in the week. Got offered a choice of time slots for the afternoon. My doctor phoned me half an hour before the appt time so they're clearly not busy

[AgnesNaismith]

You can get it early and you can ask them to do it via phone, you don’t need to go in

You can also ask for a longer period if you need it. Hope you feel better soon.