Workers who are off sick for longer than seven days will from now on receive so-called fit notes instead of sick notes from their GPs.
The Statement of Fitness for Work, or 'fit note', is a new medical statement that doctors will now be issuing. It is relevant to all employers in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
With the fit note the doctor will be able to advise their patient if they are "not fit for work" or a new option - "may be fit for work taking account of the following advice".
The onus will be on employers to help staff return to work in some capacity.
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