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Why have I been referred to occupational health?

If you have been referred to occupational health by your employer, you may have some questions, primarily you may need to understand…’why have I been referred to occupational health?’. Usually this is because your employer would like some medical advice from a specialist in their field about the best way to ...

Introducing our health and safety partners

As specialists in the education sector we’re always looking for relevant partners who can help schools, academies and trusts to operate effectively. That’s why we’re delighted to announce our partnership with specialist health and safety company Vita Safety. For more information or a quote, please complete the following request, and Vita ...

Tribunal: Unfair dismissal: Covid vaccination

Allette v Scarsdale Grange Nursing Home Ltd Overview: An employment tribunal has determined that Ms Allette was dismissed fairly from her role as a Care Assistant from a nursing home, after she refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Summary: Ms Allette had been employed as a care assistant at Scarsdale Grange Nursing Home for ...
Asda tribunal

Tribunal: Constructive dismissal – discrimination

Mrs J Hutchinson v Asda Stores Ltd Overview: Asda were found to have constructively dismissed Mrs Hutchinson, a dementia sufferer, after she was repeatedly asked if she wanted to retire but was not referred to occupational health. Although done with the best of intentions, this amounted to disability and age-related harassment. Summary: Mrs Hutchinson, ...
Anxiety in the workplace

Dealing with Anxiety in the Workplace: How to Provide Support

Anxiety is a common mental health issue that affects people from all aspects of life. From experience, it seems to be especially prevalent in the workplace. While experts argue about the root causes of this condition, everyone agrees that anxiety can be a debilitating force throughout a person's professional and ...
Purpose of an occupational health assessment

What is the purpose of an occupational health assessment?

If you have been asked to undergo an occupational health assessment and you aren’t familiar with the process, it can feel a little daunting. But don’t be afraid, an occupational health assessment is a helpful and supportive process for both you and your employer. An occupational health assessment, as the name ...

How to talk to employees about mental health

The burden of mental disorders on health and productivity throughout the world has long been profoundly underestimated. The impact of mental health problems in the workplace has serious consequences not only for the individuals whose lives are influenced, but also for enterprise productivity.  According to the mental health charity Mind, at any one ...