Management referrals

Occupational Health Management Referrals

Management referrals provide employers with independent occupational health advice when an employee’s health may be affecting work, attendance or safe performance. Our reports focus on function, work impact and practical management recommendations.

How we can help

  • Telephone or video consultations where appropriate
  • Functional assessment in relation to the job
  • Sickness absence and return-to-work advice
  • Workplace adjustment recommendations
  • Fitness-for-work opinion
  • Follow-up review where clinically indicated

Referral questions we can address

Common referral themes include fitness for work, likely timescales, workplace adjustments, barriers to return, the functional impact of a health condition, attendance concerns and whether further occupational health review may be useful.

Confidentiality and consent

The employee is informed about the purpose of the assessment and how occupational health information is managed. Reports are limited to information relevant to the workplace and are handled in line with professional confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Practical reports for managers

The aim is to give managers clear, proportionate advice that can support decision-making while recognising that employment decisions remain with the employer.

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