News
Introduction of 'Fit Notes'
Thu 8th Apr 2010
From 6 April 2010 the sick note is changing to become a fit note.
Many people with health conditions can, with some basic support from their employer, work as they recover from their condition.
To help more people get the support they need to get back to work the new fit note system will mean that GP's can advise that your employee is either: unfit for work: or may be fit for work.
A GP will give a 'may be fit for work' statement if they think that their patient's health condition may allow them to work if they get suitable support from their employer. If an employee is too ill to work the doctor will advise this just like with the sick note.
The changes are not about trying to get people back to work before they are ready, but about removing the challenges to them returning. This is about the employer and employee working together and being open and honest.
Source: DWP