New 'fit note' replaces the doctor's sick note on 5th April A new 'fit note' is being introduced to replace the doctor's sick note. The fit note will outline what work an employee can do and is intended to help more people stay in work rather than drift into long term sickness. Fit notes and sick notes The new fit note will help people to get the advice about staying in work, and if they can't work what their employer can do to help them return to work sooner. For example, if the … [Read more...]