New guidance published for employers on the Fit for Work Scheme
The Government has produced new guidance for employers, employees and GPs on the Fit for Work Scheme. The scheme is due to be rolled out April 2015.
Fit for Work is free and there are two elements: (a) an advice service providing health and work advice through a website (www.fitforwork.org (England and Wales) and www.fitforworkscotland.scot (Scotland)) and a telephone line (0800 032 6235 (England and Wales) and 0800 019 2211 (Scotland)) to help with absence prevention, and (b) a referral service providing an occupational health assessment and a return to work plan for employees who have been off sick from work, or who are likely to be off sick from work, for