The change follows fit notes going fully digital as they no longer need to be signed in ink
The Department for Work and Pensions has introduced a change which now allows nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists to legally certify fit notes, in new measures designed to help reduce the pressure on NHS doctors, particularly GPs by “slashing unnecessary bureaucracy”.
The existing guidance for employers, employees and patients has also been updated - find out more here. It is also hoped it will improve a patient's experience and reduce pressure on doctors as people will no longer have to be sent to a doctor to have the fit note signed when seeing and receiving treatment from an alternative professional for their health condition.
"Too often we see people being faced with unnecessary challenges to get a fit note. More professionals being able to offer this vital service will speed up the process and support people to return to or remain in work." The changes to the fit note process deliver on commitments made last year to reduce ill health related job loss in the UK Government’s ‘Health is Everyone’s Business’ consultation response.
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