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Guidance for doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, employers, and patients using fit notes (statements of fitness for work).
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.
This guidance explains actions required if you are given a fit note (Statement of Fitness for Work) by an employee.
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Fit notes (formerly sick notes), holiday during sick leave, returning to work, long-term sick, dismissals
This guide explains what the fit note is and how you can use it to have a work and health discussion.
Fit notes issued by GP practices in England
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.
This guidance helps healthcare professions make the best use of the fit note to support patients.
Employers guide to assessing fitness to work, including asking for medical evidence, fit notes, and dealing with long term or frequent absences.
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