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Sick and tired of sick notes

Both primary care professionals and employers are unhappy with the current GP-based sick note system.

Employers have had a long-standing grievance against the current GP-based sick note system, and a sneaking suspicion - often voiced loudly - that malingerers are taking the NHS occupational health (OH) system for a ride.