SSP guidance for employers has been updated re the part that regarding what is acceptable evidence of sickness for SSP purposes. This is where the sickness last for more than 7 days. This now says that a doctor’s fit note and / or an Allied Health Professional report is strong evidence of sickness and should usually be accepted by the employer as proof of sickness.
There is no definition of an allied health professional on gov.uk so employers will want to make sure they know who is and who is not classed in this category. The following provides that information:
- Art therapists (in art, drama and music)
- Dietitians
- Podiatrists
- Occupational therapists
- Operating department practitioners (in England only)
- Orthoptists
- Orthotists
- Osteopaths (in England only)
- Paramedics
- Physiotherapists
- Prosthetists
- Radiographers
- Speech and language therapists
Global Payroll Association Comment
It is worth reading the whole of the passage on what is considered evidence that is usually acceptable as proof of genuine sickness, i.e. from a doctor of an allied health professional. Other certificates and reports may be presented as proof of sickness but is up to the employer whether or not to accept them, for example, those from:
- Chiropractors
- Christian Scientists
- Herbalists and
- Acupuncturists
SSP guidance for employers has been updated re the part that regarding what is acceptable evidence of sickness for SSP purposes. This is where the sickness last for more than 7 days. This now says that a doctor’s fit note and / or an Allied Health Professional report is strong evidence of sickness and should usually be accepted by the employer as proof of sickness.
There is no definition of an allied health professional on gov.uk so employers will want to make sure they know who is and who is not classed in this category. The following provides that information:
- Art therapists (in art, drama and music)
- Dietitians
- Podiatrists
- Occupational therapists
- Operating department practitioners (in England only)
- Orthoptists
- Orthotists
- Osteopaths (in England only)
- Paramedics
- Physiotherapists
- Prosthetists
- Radiographers
- Speech and language therapists
Global Payroll Association Comment
It is worth reading the whole of the passage on what is considered evidence that is usually acceptable as proof of genuine sickness, i.e. from a doctor of an allied health professional. Other certificates and reports may be presented as proof of sickness but is up to the employer whether or not to accept them, for example, those from:
- Chiropractors
- Christian Scientists
- Herbalists and
- Acupuncturists