seeing the doctor


APPOINTMENTS

IMPORTANT CHANGES AT LITTLEWICK FROM SEPTEMBER

HOME VISITS

These should be requested before 10.00 am wherever possible and are for those too ill to attend surgery. Visiting may not be completed until the afternoon. Emergency appointments are always available at short notice and may avoid an unnecessary home visit. (Home visits are not available simply because of lack of transport but only if you are housebound). If in doubt discuss the need for a visit with the doctor. If you think you need an urgent or early visit please make this clear to reception. The number to ring is 0115 932 5229 (Littlewick patients) or 0115 944 0320 (Dales patients).

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) that is available from your employer or from the surgery receptionists. For any illness lasting longer than seven days you will need to make an appointment to see the doctor for him to issue a sickness certificate (Med3) and for any subsequent renewal of the certificate. If you have recently been an inpatient or at hospital or attended a fracture clinic, it may be possible to use a certificate (Med5) without seeing the doctor.Please note: We do not issue sickness certificates for less than seven days on the employer’s request. If your employer should insist they will have to request a medical report in writing from your doctor. Your written consent must be included with this request. Your employer will be liable for the cost, usually £15.00 to £45.00 depending on the length of this report.

DISABLED ACCESS

Three of our nine consulting rooms at Littlewick are upstairs. If you cannot manage the stairs, please let reception know when you book the appointment. Disabled car parking is available in front of the building.

TRAINING MEDICAL STUDENTS/NURSING STUDENTS/GP REGISTRARS

We have a particular interest in training the doctors, health visitors and nurses of the future. Some of the GP Registrar and student consultations may be videoed or recorded, with the patient’s consent, for teaching purposes. If you do not wish to be seen with a student please inform reception.