Sickness & Absence Management Policy

What's inside

This policy is fully drafted and structured, ready to brand and complete for your service. It covers:

• 1. Purpose
• 2. Scope and definitions
• 3. Reporting an absence
• 4. Sick pay
• 5. Return-to-work discussions
• 6. Managing frequent or long-term absence
• 7. Disability and reasonable adjustments
• 8. Records and the duty to keep records
• 9. Roles and responsibilities
• Related documents
• Appendix A - Absence trigger points (guide)
• Appendix B - Return-to-work form (template)
• Version control and review

CQC fundamental standard

Legislation & standards it maps to

• Employment Rights Act 1996 and Employment Rights Act 2025
• Statutory Sick Pay (Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992)
• Equality Act 2010; Working Time Regulations 1998
• Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (Reg 18 - safe staffing) - in particular Regulation 18 (Staffing)

Who it applies to

All employees, bank, agency and volunteers (as applicable)

How it works

1. Buy securely with Stripe - instant, no VAT, no account needed.
2. Download your editable Word file from the link we email you straight away.
3. Complete the placeholders for your service, then have it approved before use.
4. Add the optional updates subscription and we keep it current as guidance changes.