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   sick note

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   • 1. a note to be given to an employer, teacher, or person in authority confirming that an absence was due to sickness.

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2. www.gov.uk › taking-sick-leaveTaking sick leave - GOV.UK

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   Fit notes (formerly sick notes), holiday during sick leave, returning to work, long-term sick, dismissals

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4. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsThe fit note: guidance for patients and employees - GOV.UK

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   Oct 6, 2023 · The fit note is intended to support you stay in, or return to, work. It can also enable you to access health-related benefits or evidence eligibility for Statutory Sick Pay ( SSP). You can use ...

   • The Statement of Fitness for Work, commonly known as the ‘fit note’ or Med 3 form was introduced in 2010. The fit note can be issued following a he...
   • 1.1 In 2022, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) implemented two significant changes to the fit note. A new version of the fit note was introduc...
   • 2.1 If you are fit for work, you do not need a fit note. You also do not need one if you are off sick for 7 calendar days or less (including weeken...
   • 3.1 The fit note is based on an assessment by a healthcare professional about their patient’s fitness for work. In order to complete a fit note, th...
   • 4.1 You do not always need to be 100% ‘fit’ to be able to do some work. Work can help your recovery from health problems or support your wellbeing...
   • 5.1 Your healthcare professional will not automatically assess that you are not fit for work if you have a health condition. They will think about...
   • Case study 1: Workplace changes based on healthcare professional’s advice – Working from home Case study 2: An employer makes changes – a delivery...
   • Access to WorkAccess to Work is discretionary grant that can provide practical and financial support to people with a disability or health conditio...
   • For more information on the fit note see fit note guidance.
   • This is only a guide and does not cover every circumstance. We have done our best to make sure that the information is correct as of August 2023. I...

5. www.nhs.uk › when-do-i-need-a-fit-noteWhen do I need a fit note? - NHS

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   More than 7 days off sick. If you're off work sick for more than 7 days, your employer will usually ask for a fit note (or Statement of Fitness for Work) from a healthcare professional. Fit notes are sometimes referred to as medical statements or doctor's notes.

6. www.gov.uk › employers-sick-pay › notice-and-fit-notesStatutory Sick Pay (SSP): employer guide: Notice and fit ...

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   A fit note (sometimes called a sick note) must be issued by one of the following healthcare professionals: GP or hospital doctor. registered nurse. occupational therapist. pharmacist.

7. www.nhsinform.scot › fit-notes › getting-a-fit-noteGetting a fit note | NHS inform

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   A fit note is issued by certain healthcare professionals. It provides evidence of the advice patients have been given about their fitness to work. A fit note explains details of your condition. This’ll help you and your employer think about steps to help you return to work. A fit note can also be known as a: sick note; sick line; doctor’s note

8. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › work › sick-leave-andHow to get sick pay - Citizens Advice

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   Getting a fit note. If you’re sick for more than 7 days you should get a fit note. You can get a fit note from the following healthcare professionals: a GP or a doctor at a hospital. a registered nurse. a pharmacist. an occupational therapist. a physiotherapist. Your fit note will be either printed or digital.

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   What is a fit note & a sick note?

   • A fit note (sometimes called a sick note) must be issued by one of the following healthcare professionals: The note can be printed or digital. If you agree, the employee can give you a similar document from a physiotherapist, podiatrist or occupational therapist instead of a fit note.

   Statutory Sick Pay (SSP): employer guide - GOV.UK

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   How do I get a fit note if I'm Sick?

   • You can do this by filling in a form yourself when you return to work. This is called self-certification. If you're off work sick for more than 7 days, your employer will usually ask for a fit note (or Statement of Fitness for Work) from a healthcare professional. Fit notes are sometimes referred to as medical statements or doctor's notes.

   When do I need a fit note? - NHS

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   Do you need a 'fit note' if you've taken sick leave?

   • Employees must give their employer a ‘fit note’ (sometimes called a ‘sick note’) if they’ve been ill for more than 7 days in a row and have taken sick leave. This includes non-working days, such as weekends and bank holidays. The fit note will say the employee is either ‘not fit for work’ or ‘may be fit for work’.

   Taking sick leave - GOV.UK

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   Do I need a doctor Note If I'm Sick?

   • You should: You need to confirm your illness in writing - this is called ‘self-certification’. You'll need to do this within 7 days of telling your employer you’re sick. You can use the employee’s statement of sickness form on GOV.UK . You should get a doctor’s note if you’re sick for longer than 7 days.

   How to get sick pay - Citizens Advice

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   What happens if a healthcare professional doesn't provide a fit note?

   • If your employer is unable to accommodate the changes advised by a healthcare professional, then the fit note is treated as though it said "not fit for work". There is never a charge from a healthcare professional for providing a fit note if you're off sick from work for more than 7 days.

   When do I need a fit note? - NHS

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   Do I need a fit note if I am ill?

   • If you need a fit note, contact the healthcare professional treating you. They will assess whether your health condition impacts on your ability to work and whether a fit note is required. 2.2 You will not have to pay for a fit note if you have been ill for more than 7 calendar days, including weekends and bank holidays.

   The fit note: guidance for patients and employees - GOV.UK

   www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-fit-note-a-guide-for-patients-and-employees/the-fit-note-guidance-for-patients-and-employees

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10. www.acas.org.uk › fit-notes-and-proof-of-sicknessGetting a fit note or self-certifying - Fit notes when off sick

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    If an employee is off sick for more than 7 calendar days, they should get a fit note from a registered healthcare professional. This is the case even if the employee was not supposed to be at work for some of the 7 calendar days. For example if: they work part time. some of the 7 calendar days were a weekend, when they do not work.