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27.3.24 - The surgery will be closed for Easter Bank Holiday from Good Friday 29th March and we will re-open on Tuesday 2nd April
20.3.24

❗️PATIENT INFORMATION - SEE BELOW INFORMATION FOR WOODLANDS SURGERY❗️

Please be advised any patients attending our Woodlands Surgery - the wall outside of the surgery has been knocked down and will be getting repaired. This may cause some problems with parking, please bear with us whilst this is getting resolved.
Thank you

**** Changes to repeat prescription ordering - please read below

Changes to Repeat Prescription Ordering

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Sickness Certificates

You do not require a doctor's sickness certificate for any illness lasting 7 days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website.

Evidence that you are sick

Sickness CertificatesIf you are sick for more than 7 days, your employer can ask you to provide medical evidence to support payment of SSP (statutory sick pay).

It is up to your employer to decide whether you are incapable of work. A medical certificate, now called a 'Statement of Fitness for Work’ (see below) from your doctor is strong evidence and would normally be accepted, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise.

You could also provide evidence from someone who is not a medical practitioner, e.g. a dentist. Your employer will decide whether or not this evidence is acceptable. If your employer has any doubts, they may still ask for a medical certificate from your GP.

Statement of Fitness for Work - ’Fit Note'

The 'fit note' was introduced on 6 April 2010. With your employer's support, the note will help you return to work sooner by providing more information about the effects of your illness or injury.

For more information see the DirectGov website (where this information was sourced)

 
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