United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 8352
Medical Certificates: Paramedical Staff
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9 June 2026
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24 June 2026 · Answer
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Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the inclusion of Paramedic Practitioners to certify fit notes under the Fit Note (Statement of Fitness for Work) legislation.
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9 June 2026
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the inclusion of Paramedic Practitioners to certify fit notes under the Fit Note (Statement of Fitness for Work) legislation.
Source: Commons
24 June 2026
Answer
Legislation was amended in 2022 to widen the list of professionals eligible to issue a fit note to include pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and registered nurses, alongside doctors. The changes were made following extensive consultat...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-09/8352
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1914342
- uk · wq-1914342 · source updated 24 June 2026