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Friends and Family Test

Would you recommend us to your friends and family? and are you happy with the services? Click on the Friends and Family Test on the right hand side.

PPG You said, We did

We now have a you said, we did progress report based on the results from our PPG. Click the Group Results tab from here

Online Appointments

Now you can book some appointments online!
See the latest news section for more details.

Online Prescriptions

Now you can request your repeat prescriptions online!
See the latest news section for more details.

SMS Appointment Reminders

With your consent, we can text you (free) a confirmation of your appointment and a reminder message a day before.
See the latest news section for more details.

Self Check-In Board

The new self check-in screen has arrived and is up and running. So avoid the queue and try it out when arriving for an appointment. It is simple to use but please ask at reception if you need any help

Patient Participation Group

 Thanks to all those who signed up to our Patient Group. We are currently running this year's major patient questionnaire and will share the results in mid-october. Please look out for further information in the "Latest News" section. We always welcome new members so please go to the Patient Group page if you would like to join.

You do not require a doctor's sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven 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 seven days, your employer can ask you to give them some form of 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 that you are sick 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)

You can submit a sicknote through Patches by clicking here

 
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