Rishi Sunak to demand end to 'sick note culture' and shift focus to 'what people can do'

Rishi Sunak is to call for an end to the 'sick note culture' in a major speech on welfare reform - as he warns against 'over-medicalising the everyday challenges and worries of life'. The prime minister wants to shift the focus to 'what people can do with the right support in place, rather than what they can't do'. Mr Sunak also wants sick notes to be issued by 'specialist work and health professionals' rather the GPs in order to reduce workloads.

Read more:Hunt accused of 'demonising' disabled people with reformsSunak says he will 'reward' tightening benefits by cutting taxes Since 2020, the number of people out of work due to long-term sickness has jumped drastically to a record high of 2.8 million people as of February this year, according to the latest estimates from the Office for National Statistics. A large proportion of those report suffering from depression, bad nerves or anxiety.

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