Returning to Work After Stress-Related Absence

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About Course

Coming back after time off with stress can feel daunting for the employee and uncertain for the manager. This course explains keeping in touch, fit notes, return to work meetings, phased returns, adjustments and tackling the causes, so the return is safe and sustainable.

This course gives general information about returning to work after stress-related absence. It is not medical or legal advice. Follow your employer’s absence policy, any fit note or occupational health advice, and current guidance from Acas, GOV.UK, nidirect or the Labour Relations Agency (Northern Ireland).

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Explain how fit notes work, including the “may be fit for work” options
  • Plan and hold a supportive return to work meeting
  • Agree a phased return and reasonable adjustments where needed
  • Address the work-related causes of stress to prevent a relapse

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • During the absence
  • The return to work meeting
  • Phased returns and adjustments
  • Tackling causes, worked example and common mistakes

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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