School sickness Evidence
School age children
We do not issue sick notes for school children, including for exams.
Department of Education Guidance
Please use the links below for more information:
Illness and your child's education
And
Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions
Prescriptions for over the counter medication
GPs are often asked to prescribe over-the-counter medication to satisfy nurseries and schools. This is a misuse of GP time, and is not necessary.
For more information please access this BMA link Prescribing over the counter medicines
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