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Purpose of an occupational health assessment

What is the purpose of an occupational health assessment?

HR
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

HR, Wellbeing
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 ...

Managing Mental Health Issues In The Workplace

HR, Wellbeing
Every year, 1 in 4 adults experience mental illness. And yet, only 1 in 3 who need treatment will get it. Many individuals will either take time off work or be less productive on the job. This is why focusing on mental health in the workplace is essential for your ...

Reasonable adjustments

HR
Occupational health reports will often use the phrase ‘reasonable adjustments’, which can seem like an ambiguous term, so it’s important to understand why the phrase is used and what it means. The Equality Act (2010) makes numerous mentions of an employer’s obligations to implement ‘reasonable adjustments’ in some circumstances. The Equality ...
Fit notes

Fitness for work: GPs or occupational health

HR, Occupational health
When assessing an individual’s fitness for work, a GP may issue a fit note. Although they are only providing advice to their patient, a fit note helps to document this advice, often so that the individual may present this to their employer. Making a referral to an occupational health company or practitioner can achieve ...
Unions and medical advice

Unions and medical advice

HR, Occupational health
It has been made apparent to us recently that there are several unions providing questionable medical advice and in some instances, information that is plain wrong. At a time where the country is facing crisis, and levels of anxiety are so high, this is hugely unhelpful and only compounds the issues that we all ...
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