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Medical Certificates: Reform

Asked by Helen WhatelyConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 15 January 2025UIN 23159

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to publish a summary of findings from the call for evidence on fit note reform.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The call for evidence was launched under the previous government to seek views on how the current fit note process works and the support required to facilitate meaningful work and health conversations. It closed on the 8 July 2024 and received around 1,900 responses. Insights and responses gathered will play an important role in shaping ongoing policy development.

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