Since April 2010 the old system of getting a 'sick note' from your GP has been replaced by GP 'fit notes '. These new electronic fit notes replace the old paper system in which the doctor states briefly the person's health condition and how long he or she should be away from work. As such it was little more than documentary evidence to support payment of Statutory Sick Pay or other benefits and was criticised as doing nothing to encourage a prompt return to work with possible adjustments to the work undertaken. The new fit notes are much more and very different.
When issuing s fit note the GP is required under the regulations to certify either that the person is not fit for any work or that he may be fit for some work taking into account medical advice which is given on the note.
If the GP certifies that the person is fit for work there are four more boxes which must be ticked.

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