Occupational Health Assessments

Occupational Health Assessments are commonly requested to support:

• Long-term sickness absence
• Return to work following illness or injury
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Stress, anxiety and burnout
• Workplace adjustments
• Persistent pain
• Women's health and menopause in the workplace
• Performance concerns where health may be a contributing factor
• Attendance management
• Complex or ongoing health conditions

Every Occupational Health Assessment begins with a confidential consultation to develop a thorough understanding of the individual's health, workplace demands and current circumstances.

The assessment may include:

Current medical concerns

Relevant medical history

• Workplace demands and job role
• Functional ability
• Lifestyle factors influencing recovery
• Current treatment and rehabilitation
• The individual's concerns and personal goals

Where appropriate, both physical and psychological factors are considered to gain a complete picture of the individual's health and their ability to perform their role safely and effectively.

Following the assessment, a comprehensive Occupational Health Report is produced.

Reports are clear, objective and evidence based, providing practical recommendations that help both employees and employers make informed decisions while supporting long-term health and workplace wellbeing.

Recommendations may include:

• Fitness for work advice
• Workplace adjustments and reasonable accommodations
• Phased return-to-work recommendations
• Rehabilitation and recovery guidance
• Further medical investigations or specialist referral
• Recommendations to support long-term health and wellbeing

All reports are prepared with professionalism, impartiality and confidentiality at the centre of the process.

Whilst many occupational health cases can be managed through an independent Occupational Health Assessment, some situations require a higher level of clinical input.

For more complex cases, including those requiring formal Fitness for Work certification, specialist occupational health advice or physician-led assessment, we work in partnership with Network Medical, one of the UK's leading Occupational Health providers.

This collaborative approach ensures every client receives the most appropriate level of support. Where escalation is required, cases can be referred seamlessly to an experienced Occupational Health Advisor or Occupational Health Physician, providing employers with confidence that complex clinical decisions are managed by the appropriate specialist.

By combining independent Occupational Health Assessments with access to a wider multidisciplinary network, we are able to provide a responsive, evidence-based service that supports both straightforward workplace health matters and more complex occupational health cases.

For some individuals, practical support following an Occupational Health Assessment can play an important role in recovery and successful return to work.

Where appropriate, recommendations may include personalised recovery strategies together with access to The Practice Room—our online library of evidence-informed movement, breathing and recovery programmes. These resources are designed to help individuals build resilience, improve physical and mental wellbeing, and continue implementing their recovery plan between appointments.

Occupational Health Assessments can be commissioned by employers or requested by individuals seeking independent advice regarding their health and work.

Whether supporting an employee's return to work, advising on workplace adjustments or managing more complex health concerns, our assessments provide balanced, evidence-based recommendations that benefit both the individual and their employer.