Following an independent review the government announced in July 2014 Health and Work Service (now Fit for Work Scheme.  FFW)

There will be a phased introduction which will be completed by May 2015.  The Department of Work and Pensions have produced guidance notes for employees, employers and GP’s about how FFW operates.

(https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fit-for-work-guidance)

The service provides free health and work advice (via a website and telephone) to help with absence prevention.

The trigger point is 4 weeks absence (actual or if a GP considers it likely).

Consent from the employee  is needed at each stage of the process.

For further advice and support please call Wendy at Einon HR