Access to Medical Reports Act 1988: Governs the rights of individuals to access medical reports prepared for employment purposes and ensures patient consent for medical information disclosure
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of GDPR, controlling how personal medical information must be used, stored, and protected
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination in employment practices, including how medical conditions and disabilities are handled in the workplace
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out the general duties employers have towards employees' health, safety and welfare at work
Medical Act 1983: Regulates medical practice in the UK and sets standards for medical professionals issuing certificates
Civil Service Management Code: Sets out regulations and instructions regarding the terms and conditions of service of civil servants
Civil Service Sickness Absence Policies: Specific guidelines for managing and documenting sickness absence in the civil service
Public Service Pensions Act 2013: Governs pension arrangements for public service workers, including medical retirement provisions
GMC Guidelines: Professional guidelines set by the General Medical Council for medical certification and practice
NHS England Certification Standards: Specific standards and requirements for medical certificates issued within the NHS system
Employment Rights Act 1996: Defines basic employment rights including those relating to sick leave and medical certification
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Specific requirements for workplace health and safety risk assessments and management
Faculty of Occupational Medicine Guidelines: Professional standards for occupational health assessments and certification
BMA Guidelines: British Medical Association's professional guidance on medical certification and documentation
Caldicott Principles: Guidelines for handling and protecting patient information in the healthcare system
NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice: Specific guidelines for maintaining confidentiality of patient information within the NHS
