Cherry Hinton & Brookfields Medical Centre

34 Fishers Lane, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, CB1 9HR

Telephone: 01223 652221

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Brookfields Health Centre, Seymour Street, Cambridge, CB1 3DQ | Telephone: 01223 652221

Med3 Fit Notes

You do not require a doctor’s ‘fit note’ 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.

We can take requests for certificates using our online form under “Admin Request” here: https://florey.accurx.com/p/D81025

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. There is a goverment leaflet about fit notes here

Cherry Hinton

  • Monday
    08:00am to 12:30pm
    01:30pm to 06:00pm
  • Tuesday
    08:00am to 12:30pm
    01:30pm to 06:00pm
  • Wednesday
    08:00am to 12:30pm
    01:30pm to 06:00pm
  • Thursday
    08:00am to 12:30pm
    01:30pm to 06:00pm
  • Friday
    08:00am to 12:30pm
    01:30pm to 06:00pm
  • Saturday
    CLOSED
  • Sunday
    CLOSED

Brookfields

  • Monday
    CLOSED
  • Tuesday
    08:00am to 12:30pm
    01:30pm to 06:00pm
  • Wednesday
    CLOSED
  • Thursday
    08:00am to 12:30pm
    01:30pm to 06:00pm
  • Friday
    CLOSED
  • Saturday
    CLOSED
  • Sunday
    CLOSED
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