on the panel

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English

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Etymology

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The "panel" was a list of doctors who could provide limited free healthcare, prior to the introduction of the NHS. This phrase remained in use for some time after that.

Prepositional phrase

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on the panel

  1. (UK, dated) Off work and receiving benefits because one is unwell.
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