Guidance
Update information
November 2019: We have reviewed the evidence on reducing recurrent short-term sickness absence, preventing or reducing moving from short-term to long-term sickness absence, returning to work after long-term sickness absence, and reducing recurrence of long-term sickness absence. These recommendations are marked [2019].
The recommendation marked [2009] last had an evidence review in 2009. Minor changes have been made to the wording to bring the language and style up to date, without changing the meaning.
Minor changes since publication
September 2022: We updated recommendation 1.2.1 in line with new legislation on who can certify fit notes, to include registered nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists.
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