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This guide explains what the fit note is and how you can use it to have a work and health discussion.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing a patient's fitness to drive.
Fit notes (formerly sick notes), holiday during sick leave, returning to work, long-term sick, dismissals
Guidance for doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, employers, and patients using fit notes (statements of fitness for work).
Guidance on using the tax system to offer gym memberships and sports facilities to staff.
Advice for medical professionals for assessing fitness to drive.
Advice for medical professionals to use when assessing drivers with cardiovascular disorders.
Employers guide to assessing fitness to work, including asking for medical evidence, fit notes, and dealing with long term or frequent absences.
This guidance explains actions required if you are given a fit note (Statement of Fitness for Work) by an employee.
Information that GPs and other healthcare professionals need to help us provide benefits and welfare services.
This guidance helps healthcare professions make the best use of the fit note to support patients.
How to use focus groups to evaluate your digital health product.
Check if you can become an approved driving instructor (ADI) and what you need to do to qualify.
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