From April 6th, doctors may be able advise on whether an employee is able to undertake certain tasks and make suggestions such as amended duties or working hours to help with their medical problems.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched new online resources to detail how the change affects staff, their employers and GPs, explaining that the system is designed to support people in returning to the workplace as soon as possible.
Lord McKenzie, minster for the DWP, commented: 'We know work is good for people’s health. With the right support in place, employers and doctors can work with employees to help them get back to work sooner.'
National director for health and work Dame Carol Black also claimed that the fit note is 'hugely important' in encouraging doctors to think about the best way to help people back into employment.
Speaking to People Management this month, Dr Steven Boorman, director of corporate responsibility and chief medical adviser at Royal Mail Group, called for more guidance on how the new system will work.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched new online resources to detail how the change affects staff, their employers and GPs, explaining that the system is designed to support people in returning to the workplace as soon as possible.
Lord McKenzie, minster for the DWP, commented: 'We know work is good for people’s health. With the right support in place, employers and doctors can work with employees to help them get back to work sooner.'
National director for health and work Dame Carol Black also claimed that the fit note is 'hugely important' in encouraging doctors to think about the best way to help people back into employment.
Speaking to People Management this month, Dr Steven Boorman, director of corporate responsibility and chief medical adviser at Royal Mail Group, called for more guidance on how the new system will work.
