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Apr
6

‘Fit note’ approach to employee wellbeing

To help support people who become ill to return to work as quickly as possible, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has reformed the Medical Statement (the ‘sick note’). The new Statement, known as the 'Statement of Fitness for Work', or the 'fit note', came into effect on 6 April 2010. 



Mar
15

New award recognises role of employee health in improving business performance

Jane Jones,Investors in People UK, Dame Carol Black, Angela Clark-Rossi and Nick Theodorou, Bupa Cro

Investors in People launches good practice guidance and Award following extensive research with UK employers.



Mar
11

Minister launches new free occupational health service for small businesses

A free Health for Work Adviceline for small businesses has been launched in Portsmouth, one of seven pilot locations in England for the new NHS Plus service.



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