Brits to issue their own sick notes via algorithm under plan to save GP time

In an attempt to reduce the workload of GPs, the UK is planning to introduce a new National Health Service (NHS) algorithm that will enable self-issued sick notes. The move is part of the government’s effort to reform the sick note system, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is seeking not only to alleviate GPs, but also end the “sick note culture.” “We need to change the sick note culture so the default becomes what work you can do — not what you can’t,” Sunak said during a speech last week. According to NHS data, 11 million sick notes were issued…

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