STRICTLY PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL
[Recipient's name & address]

Dear <Title / Surname>

Stage 1 Meeting

In our previous discussions about your attendance, you were advised that any further absence could result in progression to formal stages of the NHSScotland Attendance Policy. I now write to invite you to a Stage 1 Meeting. At this meeting we will discuss your level of absence from work and any support needed to help you achieve the expected attendance level.

Insert as appropriate
<Key to this discussion will be the advice provided by Occupational Health after your recent appointment>

The meeting arrangements are as follows:

Date: <DD/MM/YYYY – 7 days from date of letter>
Time: <Time>
Location: <Location>

You may wish to be represented by a Trade Union representative or accompanied by a work colleague.

Prior to the meeting please:

• Confirm your availability to attend
• Advise who will accompany you if you have not already notified me.

This information should be provided to me by <date 7 days prior to the meeting>.

In the meantime, if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely

<Line Manager Name>
<Job Title>