Changes to the “Fit Notes” rules

Changes have been made to who can legally certify "fit notes".

Doctors are now no longer the only medical professionals who can certify them.

With effect from 1 July 2022 nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists can also do so.

Employee Wellbeing Insghts

According to the HSE, those new to their jobs—including young employees—are as likely to be involved in accidents within the first six months as during the entirety of their working lives.

 
As such, employers should take measures to protect young employees and promote workplace safety. Out latest article provides five tips for doing so.Click here to access the tips.

Winter 2021/22 Newsletter

With 2021 now almost behind us I am sure we are all looking forward to a brighter 2022.

2022 will mark a milestone in our history. We will have been in business for 90 years. 

This makes us one of the longest running independent insurance brokerages in Scotland and the wider United Kingdom.

Inside View Autumn 2021

The clocks have changed and the dark nights have arrived.

So snuggle up in fornt of your fire or radiator,  pour yourself a hot drink and sit back and click here to access our latest quarterly newsletter 

if you wish to discuss anything in the newsletter or have any insurance or risk management questions please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and one of our team will be in touch.

FCA Business Interruption Insurance Test Case - Supreme Court Appeal

Following on from the FCA Judgment on the 15 January 2021, the outcome and implications are not yet clear however this is what we know.

Financial Support Pack

 

With the nation in yet another period of lockdown, we understand that this impacts different people in different ways.

We had fantastic feedback on the previous Financial Aid Pack that we sent out towards the end of last year. With many of our clients using it as a base for looking into what support is available.