Version: 1.0.2 | Published: 1 Dec 2025 | Updated: 45 days ago
eMED3 Fit Notes
Dataset
Summary
Reference Code:
DAPB2118 Amd 65/2015
Type:
Collections
Effective From:
24 April 2017
Applies To:
General Practices
Assurance Expiry Date:
28 February 2026
Topics:
Information codes of practice
Care Settings:
GP / Primary care
Alternate Name:
Statement of Fitness for Work
Publication Date:
01 March 2023
Contact Point
Collection/Extraction Details
Collection Level:
Aggregate level
Frequency:
Dataset publication or collection occurs once a week.
Documentation
Associated Media:
Description:
The electronic fit note, for use in general practice, was launched in 2010 to replace the old sick note.
NHS England collects anonymous data extracted from fit notes issued in GP practice record systems.
Data is extracted weekly. The data is then provided to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Documentation Link:
Relations:
Name:eMED3 (fit notes) in Secondary Care
Explanation:DAPB4011
Review & Status
Contributor:
Department of Health and Social Care
Scope:
All general practices in England
Technical Committee:
Data Alliance Partnership Board (DAPB)
Mandated:
Yes
Status:
active
Legal Authority 1
Legal Authority:
Section 259 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012
Legal Authority 2
Legal Authority:
Section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012
Legal Authority Description:
This collection is published under section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act
2012
Origin
Name:
NHSE-SD Data Catalogue