ALT GOV.UK Department for Work & Pensions Department of Health & Social Care Government Social Research Profession Research and analysis WorkWell Pilots Evaluation - Early Implementation Findings Published 21 May 2026 See following link for full details: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/workwell-pilots-evaluation-early-implementation-findings/workwell-pilots-evaluation-early-implementation-findings#fnref:5

ALT GOV.UK Department for Work & Pensions Department of Health & Social Care Fit Note Reform: Call for Evidence - Results 21 May 2026 Figure 1: Respondents views on how effective they feel the current fit note process is at supporting individuals'/patients' work and health needs Clinicians and non-clinical healthcare professionals (HCPs) Respondents generally felt fit notes provided legitimacy to both the patient's illness and their sickness absence, supported recovery and facilitated appropriate time off work. Most agreed that fit notes should remain clinician-led due to their medical expertise and patient relationships, but many supported the expansion of certification to other HCPs and saw the opportunity this would offer in easing GP workload. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fit-note-reform-call-for-evidence-results/fit-note-reform-call-for-evidence-results