Equality Act 2010: Primary legislation covering disability discrimination and requirements for reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Critical for specifying work modifications and accommodations in return-to-work documentation.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Fundamental legislation ensuring workplace safety and health requirements are met when recommending return to work conditions.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal medical information in return-to-work documentation.
Access to Medical Reports Act 1988: Legislation governing the rights of individuals to access medical reports written about them for employment purposes.
Fit Note Regulations: Guidelines governing the issuance of Statement of Fitness for Work certificates, including specifications for return-to-work documentation.
Social Security (Medical Evidence) Regulations 1976: Regulations specifying requirements for medical evidence in employment-related documentation.
GMC Guidance: Professional guidelines from the General Medical Council on writing medical reports and letters, ensuring proper documentation standards.
NHS Confidentiality Guidelines: Guidelines governing patient confidentiality and information sharing in medical documentation.
Faculty of Occupational Medicine Guidelines: Professional standards for occupational health assessments and return-to-work recommendations.
Medical Act 1983: Legislation governing medical practitioners' obligations and responsibilities in providing medical documentation.
