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When might you need to extend a phased return to work?
Following his long-term sickness absence, Mr Higgins’ employer suggested a phased return, gradually increasing to his contracted hours over 13 weeks. Mr Higgins refused to return unless his employer...
View ArticleFree occupational health advice…what’s the catch?
The government is preparing to launch a new Health and Work Service (HWS) which aims to reduce long-term sickness absence by providing free, independent occupational health advice to all employers. How...
View ArticleThe Fit for Work service
We have previously blogged about the government’s plan to offer free occupational health advice, aimed at reducing long-term sickness absence. Originally called the Health and Work service it has now...
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