Haider reinforced why Periscope and Twitter are snug fits, noting "Both are ways to see what's going on the world right now".
In 2010 the Statement of fitness for work or "fit note" was introduced to replace the MED3 and MED5 system of certifying absence commonly known as the sick note.
Among the planned measures is a review of the system of statutory sick pay and GP "fit notes".
I naively thought that my GP's sick notes (now "fit notes") would be evidence enough to ensure benefit support throughout my recovery.
"When things need improving, like the work capability assessment and fit notes, we mustn't shy away from big decisions," he said.
Ministers released little detail about how sick pay and fit notes, previously known as sick notes, would be changed, but said they wanted to "support workers back into their jobs faster and for longer".
When he got there, however, his job coach told him that, because he had a fit note [a note from his GP saying he was unfit for work], he couldn't claim JSA.
I decide I will take an extra couple of minutes to explain to her the importance of sending in fit notes signed by her doctor on a regular basis.
Our review aimed to evaluate: (1) the percentage of fit notes utilizing the new "may be fit for work" option or advising on work adjustments, (2) the impact of the fit note on sickness absence and return to work, (3) demographic variation in fit note use.
The new UK Fit for Work service is explained together with advice on how best to use a fit note to optimise patients' short- and long-term health.
