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fit note

British

noun

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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One GP revealed how a patient had refused to leave the practice without a fit note.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The government said it was clear the current fit note system needed reforming and that it was testing new approaches.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

“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.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2024

NHS: When do I need a fit note?

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2022

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