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The NHS have arranged several 'Protected Learning' days throughout the year. These days provide time for staff to complete mandatory training which is essential to maintain a safe and effective environment for patients. During these times the surgery will be closed.

Usually this learning time will take place over an afternoon, so in the mornings we will be open as usual. 

The next scheduled learning time is on Tuesday 27th of February from 1330 until 1830. We will be open again as usual on the 28th.

Due to necessary changes in response to NHS initiatives surrounding online access, patients who use online access or patient services online may experience disruptions to their access. Please contact the surgery if your level of access changes.

We are unable to offer Covid vaccinations from the surgery as we are not part of a primary care network. 

(To aid vaccine delivery in the pandemic vaccines were initially distributed to large centres only, and contracts were with Primary Care Network (PCN). We were hoping that this would change, and that we could have vaccines at the surgery this year but this has not happened. The Integrated Care Board is aware that this is a problem and have raised it as an issue with NHS England). 

Please contact the National booking line on 119 or via the NHS website. We hear that Middleton Cheney and Moreton In Marsh Pharmacies seem to be the closest places to get the vaccine.

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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