‘Fit notes are too often a dead end’, the work and pensions secretary said

Those seeking to be signed off work will be offered a range of personalised alternative options that could include seeing a job coach or therapy plans including exercise or…

Ministers say the current sick note system isn't working

‘Fit notes are too often a dead end’, the work and pensions secretary said

The Department for Work and Pensions said in four areas of England the pilot will look at the best way to 'end this tick-box exercise' for workers who fall ill.

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The proposed shake-up aims to reduce the number of benefit claimants signed off work

As the government trials sweeping changes to the fit note system – including replacing some GP-issued sick notes with referrals to work and health coaches – our community have…