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Hundreds of GPs never refuse fit notes for mental health issues
Mar 12, 2026, 1:01 AM20
(Update: Mar 13, 2026, 1:17 PM)
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Hundreds of GPs never refuse fit notes for mental health issues
- Over the last year, GP practices in England issued more than 11.2 million fit notes, indicating a significant trend in sick leave related to mental health.
- A BBC survey revealed that hundreds of GPs have never refused a request for a fit note due to mental health issues, citing frustrations with the current system.
- There is an ongoing discussion regarding the need for reform in how fit notes are managed, balancing patient support and addressing concerns of potential misuse.
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