Rishi Sunak Vows To End What He Calls ‘sicknote Culture’ – Uk Politics Live

Prime minister to say in speech there is risk of ‘over-medicalising everyday challenges and worries of life’ while Labour calls announcement ‘cheap headline’

There was also some Labour reaction to the advanced notice of what Rishi Sunak is to say about what he calls “sicknote culture” from Alison McGovern, Labour’s acting shadow work and pensions secretary

In a statement issued overnight, PA Media quotes her saying: “A healthy nation is critical to a healthy economy, but the Tories have completely failed on both.

The fit note can be issued following a health and work assessment by the healthcare professional, either a doctor, nurse, occupational therapist, pharmacist, or physiotherapist, who may be responsible for your care plan. The fit note will provide advice to you and your employer about the impact of your health condition, where that may have an effect on your fitness for work.

The fit note is intended to support you stay in, or return to, work. It can also enable you to access health-related benefits or evidence eligibility for statutory sick pay (SSP). You can use your fit note to support a claim to benefits.