Expand who can issue fit notes to include paramedics and other registered HCPS
We call on the government to amend current legislation and associated guidance to allow registered healthcare professionals—such as paramedics, advanced clinical practitioners, and allied health professionals—to issue fit notes, where it is within their scope of practice.
Signatures
37
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 37/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 37/100,000
- 13 NOV 2025Petition closedFinal total: 37 signatures
- 13 MAY 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
We think statements of Fitness for Work are vital tools in supporting patients' health & occupational needs. Currently, only doctors & limited other registered roles (registered nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists) can issue fit notes, which we think can lead to delays, & inefficiencies in patient care. We think paramedics & other registered HCPs such as advanced clinical practitioners already assess, treat, & manage patients; & are well-placed to make fitness for work assessment within their scope of practice.