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Most GPs never refuse mental health sick notes

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What is driving the surge in demand for mental health services?
Are the GPs who responded to the BBC questionnaire representative of all family doctors?
Why do 72% of fit notes not specify a reason?
What specific changes do GPs want to the fit note system?
How many fit notes were issued in total in 2025 compared to previous years?
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