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

If you decide not to go to work, you could ask your doctor for a fit note to say you can't work and claim sick pay from your employer, or check if you can get statutory sick pay.

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The government hopes the changes to the fit note system will improve the identification of health conditions and treatments to help workers get back to work quickly.

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"GPs will write suggestions on the fit note, such as staggered work days or agreeing specific goals for the returning employer - both parties need to be more active in tailoring these suggestions to that person," he said.

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It also says the government's flagship "fit note" programme is failing to do what it is designed to do - to get people back to work.

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The "fit note", , encourages doctors to provide details of what may be causing employees' ill health, and suggest adjustments to be made.

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