More healthcare professionals given powers to certify fit notes

News - 13 June 2022

From 1st July, a wider range of healthcare professionals including nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists will be able to certify fit notes.
fit notes

This change will:

✅ ease pressure on GPs

✅ reduce bureaucracy in the NHS

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