Policy paper

Government response to the review of the sickness absence system in Great Britain

The government's response to David Frost’s and Dame Carol Black’s independent review of the sickness absence system in Great Britain.

From:
Department for Work and Pensions
Published
17 January 2013
This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Documents

Fitness for work: the Government response to 'Health at work – an independent review of sickness absence'

Ref: ISBN 9780101847629, ID 2522434 01/13, Cm. 8476

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Welsh summary – Fitness for work: the Government response to ‘Health at work – an independent review of sickness absence’

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Details

The government published its response to David Frost’s and Dame Carol Black’s review of the sickness absence system in Great Britain on 17 January 2013. The response outlines a broader strategy to support the health and wellbeing of the working age population.

In particular it examines:

  • a health and work assessment and advisory service
  • improving sickness absence management
  • supporting healthcare professionals
  • reforming the benefits system

Please send any questions on the government response to: Email: sar.response@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

Published 17 January 2013

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