Sick notes replaced by 'fit notes'

The Social Security (Medical Evidence) and the Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 SI 2010/137:

As from 6 April 2010, sick notes will be replaced by 'fit notes', under a new system which will allow a doctor to indicate whether an employee is fit for some work and suggest changes that could be taken by the employer to an employee's work environment or job role to help facilitate a return to work.