
Lonsdale Medical Group
Lonsdale Medical Centre |24 Lonsdale Road, London, NW6 6RR | It's 5:15 PM — We're open
Blessing Site |307 Kilburn Lane, Queen's Park, London, W9 3EG | It's 5:15 PM — Sorry, we're closed - for medical problems that cannot wait until the next week day call 111
Been Off Work?
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)
Lonsdale Medical
- Monday
07.30- 18.30 - Tuesday
07.30- 18.30 - Wednesday
07.30- 18.30 - Thursday
07.30 - 18.30 - Friday
07.30 - 18.30 - Saturday
Closed - Sunday
Closed
Blessing Site
- Monday
09.00 - 17.00 - Tuesday
09.00 - 17.00 - Wednesday
09.00 - 17.00 - Thursday
09.00 - 17.00 - Friday
09.00 - 17.00 - Saturday
Closed - Sunday
Closed