Financial incentives for GPs ‘effective’ to help reduce demand on fit notes, Government finds

A Government evaluation found financial incentives for GPs could help a scheme that reduces fit note demand.

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Financial incentives for GPs ‘effective’ to help reduce demand on fit notes, Government finds

Published 21 May 2026 · Contracts & funding

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In brief A Government evaluation found financial incentives for GPs could help a scheme that reduces fit note demand.

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  1. All A&G requests must come from named GPs, says NHS England
  2. Financial incentives for GPs 'effective' to help reduce demand on fit notes, Government finds
  3. What will the Health Bill mean for general practice?