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New Fit Note
06.05.2010
On 6th April a new form was introduced to replace the old Sick Note. The following is an extract from information available on the Directgov website. To see the article in full please visit www.direct.gov.uk
Understanding your fit note
When your doctor provides you with a fit note they will advise you on one of two options. Either you will be 'not fit for work' or you 'may be fit for work'.
'Not fit for work'
Your doctor will choose this option when they believe that your health condition will prevent you from working for a stated period of time.
'May be fit for work'
Your doctor will choose this option when they believe that you may be able to return to work while you recover with some help from your employer.
Your doctor may include some comments which will help your employer understand how you are affected by your condition. If appropriate, they can also suggest one or more common ways to help you return to work.
This could include:
- a phased return to work - where you may benefit from a gradual increase in your work duties or working hours, for example after an operation or after injury
- altered hours - allowing you the flexibility to start or leave later, for example if you struggle travelling in the 'rush hour'
- amended duties - to take into account your condition, for example removing heavy lifting if you have had a back injury
- changes to your workplace - to take into account your condition, for example allowing you to work on the ground floor if you have problems going up and down stairs
for further information please visit Directgov