Noticeboard

The Surgery will close for training on

Thursday 3rd March 11.30am to 12.30pm

If you need to speak to a Doctor urgently please call 0131 554 6471 and you will be given a mobile number to call. sorry for any inconvenience  caused

If the surgery is closed, for Medical Emergencies please call NHS 24 dial 111

Cancelling your appointment online

If you want to cancel an online appointment, press 5 on your phone. You should receive a confirmation text saying your appointment has been cancelled. 

If you do not receive a confirmation text, Plese call the surgery to cancel your appointment.

FACE MASKS

If you are attending the surgery for an appointment, we would be grateful if you could wear a face covering or mask. Our staff wear a mask to protect you and you can help protect us and other patients in the waiting room by wearing a face covering or masks.  We thank you for your co operation.

 

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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