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Time to think – an informal session run by Pilgrims Wellbeing

Tuesday 15th September 2026 from 2pm to 4pm

It is a chance to find out more about future care planning – what steps you can take to help you stay in control should you become less well.

It will include discussion around lasting power of attorney, medical decision making, resuscitation and preparing emotionally for end of life.

Places are limited to 15 and will be allocated on first come first served basis.  Please email kmicb.newhayesbanksurgery@nhs.net if you wish to attend.

Sick (fit) notes

If you’ve been off sick for more than 7 days

To request a sick note:

If you’ve been off sick for 7 days or less

If you’re off work sick for 7 days or less, your employer should not ask for medical evidence that you’ve been ill. Instead, they can ask you to confirm that you’ve been ill. You can do this by filling in a form yourself when you return to work. We call this self-certification.

Find out more about sick notes on the NHS website.

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 31 October 2025