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Revolutionary NHS App Aims to Combat Sickness-Related Worklessness

11/5/2025

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Sir Charlie Mayfield leads a government review proposing reforms to sickness-related worklessness.
The proposal would replace sick notes with an NHS App for early intervention.
It would offer tax reliefs to firms prioritising employee health.
The review notes sickness-related worklessness costs 7% of GDP, with 800,000 more out of work since 2019.
More than 60 employers, including major companies, will pioneer a mental health strategy for older and disabled workers.

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Story summary

Sir Charlie Mayfield leads a government review proposing reforms to sickness-related worklessness.
The proposal would replace sick notes with an NHS App for early intervention.
It would offer tax reliefs to firms prioritising employee health.
The review notes sickness-related worklessness costs 7% of GDP, with 800,000 more out of work since 2019.
More than 60 employers, including major companies, will pioneer a mental health strategy for older and disabled workers.