Doctors are signing up to a government drive that aims to get one million people off sickness benefits and into jobs.

Doctors will today agree to pledge to help Britain’s sicknote culture by telling patients "work is good for you".

Work and Pensions secretary James Purnell said studies showed working helps patients recover from sickness, while idleness increases the risk of falling ill.

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