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FLU VACCINATION - JANUARY/FEBRRUARY 2024

is now available for all 50 to 64 year old patients

A supply of Flu vaccines has now become available for the above age group if you wish to have a flu vaccine please contact Reception to book an appointment.

SHINGLES VACCINATION - JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024

We are currently contacting anyone aged 65 years (DOB: 2/9/1957 to 1/9/1958) and 70 years (DOB 2/9/1952 to 1/9/1953) to invite them for their Shingles vaccination with our Practice Nurse. 

This Vaccine is called Shingrix and is a 2 dose vaccine, 2nd dose is given between 2 and 4 months apart. 

Please note you can now make an appointment to see our Physiotherapist, Mental Health Practitioner or Social Worker in the Practice.  Ring 02829571203 to book your appointment.

 TEXTING SERVICE IS AVAILABLE

If you do not wish to receive texts from us please let reception staff know so we can record it in your notes.

If you have updated your mobile number or wish to avail of this service please let reception know.

 Practice Boundary:

To provide the best care for our existing patients, our practice radius to 5.5 miles of the surgery.

We will only accept applications from new patients who live within this radius

Any existing patients who CHANGE address to a new address outside the radius will also be asked to re-register with a GP surgery closer to them.

 

 

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

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)

 
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