fit note

British  

noun

1. a medical note for an employer setting out the work an employee is able to perform, taking into account his or her health condition

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Example Sentences

WorkWell is operating in 15 English regions and the new fit note initiative will provide £1.5m to be shared between them.

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“There’s a lot of mental health, depression and anxiety… It's presented by the claimant himself, who comes in and states ‘look I’ve got a health condition’ and provides a fit note.

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It is common for people to see him asking for a fit note at the request of their employer.

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A "fit note" certifies a patient is sick, confirming a valid reason for staying off work and eligibility for sick pay.

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But if their illness means they need to be absent for longer, they need a fit note to continue to receive sick pay and also to qualify for some welfare payments.

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