fit note

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

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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