Fit notes in focus: what employers need to know

The fit note system is back in the headlines. New BBC analysis reveals that mental health and behavioural disorders are now the most cited reason for fit notes, with over 956,000 issued on those grounds last year alone, and the overall number of fit notes issued has risen by nearly 850,000 compared with six years ago.

With the government signalling reform of the current system, and new statutory sick pay rules on the horizon, now is a good moment for screen industry employers and producers to make sure they understand their health and safety obligations, particularly around mental health in the workplace.

WorkWise for Screen has resources to help you build a healthier, fairer working environment from the start, because the best time to put good practices in place is before they're urgently needed.