I would suggest the person is fit for work as they are obviously fit for caring. No comment about stress . I know where I work would be sending a firm letter from HRIrene From: janet oneill <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 10:07 AM Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] fit note reasons Hi folksI have come across 2 fit notes today that have really astounded me and wondered anyone else's thoughts and how these can be addressed2 different surgeries - 4 weeks not fit - caring for mother followed by another 2 weeks not fit - caring for mother- 2 weeks not fit - marital problems HR have rung to query the notes and were told that the surgery couldn;t discuss due to data protection any thoughts?? Janet********************************Please remove this footer before replying.OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES:http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.htmlCONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS:http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH