The Statement for Fitness for Work (or 'fit note') was introduced by the Department for Work
and Pensions in April 2010 to replace the medical statement (Med 3 and Med 5), which had …

Background Although the UK fit note has been broadly welcomed as a tool to facilitate return
to work, difficulties and uncertainties have resulted in wide variation in its use. Agreement on …

Stress and mental health conditions form the major cause of long-term absence--and the
figures are rising, according to a number of business surveys. It is estimated that, each year …

Introduction Changes in the pace of life, stresses at home and the drive to increase
productivity and enhance performance in the workplace can all adversely affect the mental …

We are delighted to introduce the first edition of Joint Matters; the new clinical update from
Arthritis Research UK. Joint Matters will be providing short, topical features from the world of …

This review was conducted by information gathering from individual discussions with
relevant professionals and a multidisciplina Page 1 The Future of the Occupational Health …

A review conducted by Dr Nupur Yogarajah, GP and Policy Intern for SOM. This review was
conducted by information gathering from Page 1 The Future of the Occupational Health …