Category: Certificates & reports
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Sick notes and other medical reports
What are sick notes? If you’re unwell and can’t work for long periods of time, or need to provide proof of illness to an organisation, the GP can help. Medical reports or certificates are often called ‘sick notes’. The more formal word is a ‘MED3’s’, and they are also known as ‘fit notes’. Confused? How…
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Pregnancy and employment
Statutory Maternity Pay Pregnancy and employment is a common occurrence. This guide gives you an outline of your rights. Once you know what type of maternity pay you’re entitled to, there are a few things you need to do to get it. This is the standard kind of maternity pay. It comes from your employer, and…
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Free prescriptions
You can apply for a medical exemption certificate if you have one of the following medical conditions: These are the only conditions that entitle you to a medical exemption certificate. However, if you’re not sure about the name of your condition, speak to your doctor. Check you’re eligible for free prescriptions There’s a simple way…