Do we need tougher laws to stop the 'sick note culture' in the UK?
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The Prime Minister is waging a war on what he calls a “sick note culture". Does this and a sharp rise in the cost of disability allowances mean we should encourage those on long-term sick leave back into work? Dr Felicia Wong, Julie Wilson from Kintsugi Hope, and business owner Dave Courteen spoke to Esther Higham.
Released on 30 Apr 2024
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