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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2025

Please note the practice will be closed on the following dates:

Wednesday 01st January

Thursday 02nd January

Friday 18th April (Good Friday)

Monday 21st April (Easter Monday)

Monday 05th May (Early May Bank Holiday)

Monday 26th May (Spring Bank Holiday)

Thursday 25th December (Christmas Day)

Friday 26th December (Boxing Day)

IF YOU REQUIRE URGENT MEDICAL ATTENTION AT THESE TIMES PLEASE CALL 111

PRESCRIPTION LINE

 The prescription line will be open every day from 9.30am to 11.30am Monday - Friday

Prescriptions

Community pharmacies are continuing to experience a very high demand for their services.  Please leave 72 hours before collecting your prescription.  Please check opening times before visiting the pharmacy.

Please note that all requests for GP appointments are still being triaged by telephone.

Sickness Certificates

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

If 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).

 
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