Saturday 19 November 2011

VIDEO: Reform urged over long-term illness

People should be signed off for long-term sickness by an independent assessment service 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.
Around 300,000 people a year are absent from work due to long-term sickness.
Terry Stiastny reports.

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