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Dear Patients, please be aware that Whitehall Medical Practice will be unable to prescribe medications which can be bought over the counter (OTC). This comes directly from the government - to help ensure that the NHS achieves the greatest value for money. This is including those who do not pay for prescriptions – you will have to pay for medications that can be bought over the counter. Thank you for your help & understanding. Self Care Over the Counter Items NHS England Over the Counter Leaflet
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.
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.
If you need to request a Fit Note please do so via eConsult on the NHS App or via the homepage of this website.
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)