We know work has beneficial effects on recovery. The fit note is in keeping with our holistic approach to patient care," he said.

Almost 100,000 fit notes were handed out to patients in Wakefield last year, new figures show. A fit note, which excuses someone from work due to sickness, can be issued after seven days of ...

More than 100,000 fit notes were handed out to patients in west Sussex last year, new figures show. A fit note, which excuses someone from work due to sickness, can be issued after seven days of ...

BMA GP committee deputy chairman Dr Richard Vautrey said writing so-called “fit notes” for people who only need to be off work for a couple of weeks takes away appointments from patients who need to ...