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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Find out if you need to apply for the fit and proper test and how to do this so that HMRC can register your business.
Import supply meters affected by onsite renewable electricity generation.
Guidance for doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, employers, and patients using fit notes (statements of fitness for work).
Fit notes (formerly sick notes), holiday during sick leave, returning to work, long-term sick, dismissals
Advice for medical professionals to use when assessing drivers with cardiovascular disorders.
Send your fit note for your Employment Support Allowance (ESA) claim.
Employers guide to assessing fitness to work, including asking for medical evidence, fit notes, and dealing with long term or frequent absences.
Guidance on using the tax system to offer gym memberships and sports facilities to staff.
Apply for a certificate of initial fitness (COIF) for public service vehicles (PSVs) with more than 8 passenger seats which transport people for profit.
This guidance explains actions required if you are given a fit note (Statement of Fitness for Work) by an employee.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing a patient's fitness to drive.
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
In a major speech today [Friday 19 April], the Prime Minister unveiled a package of welfare reform measures to tackle the unprecedented rise in economic inactivity and ensure our benefits system is better targeted at those who need it most.
‘WorkWell’ pilots to provide tailored support for people in their local area so people can stay and progress in work.
Fit notes issued by GP practices in England
This research explores attitudes and perceptions to proposed changes to who can certify fit notes, also called ‘sick notes’ or ‘statements of fitness for work’.
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