Stuart Carroll

Apr 26, 2024 | express.co.uk | Sean Phillips |Stuart Carroll

In a recent report entitled "Not Fit for Purpose", Policy Exchange has recommended anyone signed-off for longer than two weeks should be referred for ‘further assessment’, such as by an occupational health professional who has more time to conduct a thorough assessment. The ability to issue repeat fit notes without ‘further assessment’ should end. A new approach to assessing those with mental conditions in particular is needed.