BBC News – GPs should ‘not sign off long-term sick’

“People should be signed off for long-term sickness by an independent assessment service and not GPs, a government-backed review says.

The review also suggests tax breaks for firms which employ people who suffer from long-term conditions.

It is estimated the changes would send 20% of those off sick back to work.

A Department for Work and Pensions spokesman said: “The government is committed to supporting more people with health conditions to work.””

via BBC News – GPs should ‘not sign off long-term sick’.