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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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In Birmingham and Solihull, as well as Coventry and Warwickshire, GPs will initially issue a fit note where needed but patients will also be referred to support services.

From BBC May 20, 2026

Some GPs said they would only sign a fit note if they felt it was "medically appropriate" but others admitted it was "not worth the grief" or "the hassle" to argue with patients.

From BBC Mar. 11, 2026

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.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2024

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

From BBC Apr. 20, 2024

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

From BBC Apr. 20, 2024

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