Occupational Health Assessments for Employers
Occupational health assessments help employers understand how health affects work, support safe return‑to‑work decisions, and reduce sickness absence. HA | Wisdom Wellbeing provides fast, clinically led assessments with clear recommendations.
- Enable faster return-to-work and employee retention
- Reduce absences with expert advice and adjustments from our clinicians
- Enhance compliance with UK employment law
What is an Occupational Health Assessment and why do employers need them?
According to SOM , two-thirds of absences could be prevented with occupational health intervention.
Working with trusted occupational health assessment providers, you and your HR team can evaluate an employee’s mental and physical health in relation to their role. This helps employers make informed, fair, and legally compliant adjustments to:
- Enhance fitness to work
- Reduce the likelihood of absences
- Support overall wellbeing
Our assessments provide you with clear, professional guidance to resolve complex situations and support safe, sustainable working arrangements that reduce the likelihood of extended sick-leave and/or re-injury.
How Occupational Health Assessments support your business
Employee health directly impacts business performance. With access to Occupational Health Assessments, you can better understand an employee’s needs, make informed adjustments and reduce the risk of rising absence and its associated costs.
If you need clear, professional recommendations that help you create a safer, healthier and more productive working environment. Talk to our experts today.
What’s included in our Occupational Health Assessments?
Our Occupational Health Assessments are delivered by qualified clinicians, with the level of assessment tailored to the complexity of each case. Depending on the situation, we offer:
Types of Occupational Health Assessments
- Standard assessment with an Occupational Health Advisor (OHA)
- Complex assessment with an Occupational Health Advisor (OHA)
- Specialist assessment with an Occupational Health Physician (OHP)
Management referrals
- Conducted by Occupational Health Nurses (OHAs)
- Or by Occupational Health Physicians (OHPs) for more complex cases
Pre employment health questionnaires
- Standard
- Teacher
- Food handler
- Night worker
What's included in our Occupational Health Assessments? (continued)
Our Occupational Health service also includes access to specialist clinical support and workplace focused assessments, depending on the needs of the case:
Physiotherapy and specialist assessments
- Workplace assessments
- Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments
- Ill health retirement guidance
- Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) assessments
How it works
1. Discuss
Identify when support is needed and have a confidential, supportive conversation with the individual about an Occupational Health referral.
2. Gain consent and refer
With the employee’s consent, submit a secure referral outlining their role, absence history, and the support you need advice on.
3. Assessment and advice
We arrange the assessment and provide clear, expert recommendations to help you make confident, compliant decisions.
For more in-depth information and details on how to book an assessment, download our full guide below.
What employers receive after the assessment
With the employee’s consent, employers can receive the full Occupational Health report. With this information, employers can make reasonable adjustments to accommodate the employee. Advice from the clinician will include (but is not limited to):
- Fitness for work
- Suggested adjustments and support measures
- Anticipated recovery or review timescales
- Disability considerations where relevant
Why choose HA | Wisdom Wellbeing as an Occupational Health Assessment provider?
As part of our Wisdom Super Care package, our Occupational Health services make us your one‑stop shop for workforce support.
Our expert clinicians combine clear fitness‑for‑work guidance with actionable insights, so you can make confident decisions, reduce risk, and support faster, safer returns to work.
Frequently asked questions
Related entities
Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) — Clinicians who carry out assessments, provide clinical recommendations, and support employers with workplace health decisions.
Occupational Health Physician (OHP) — Specialist doctors who manage complex cases, medical‑led assessments, and fitness‑for‑work decisions.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) — Confidential support service through which Occupational Health Assessments are delivered at HA | Wisdom Wellbeing.
*Workplace health *— The wider framework of physical, mental, and organisational wellbeing that Occupational Health supports.
Reasonable adjustments — Workplace changes recommended through assessments to help employees stay in or return to work.
Return‑to‑work guidance — Clinical advice that helps employers manage phased returns, restrictions, and safe reintegration.
Equality Act 2010 — Legislation outlining employer duties around disability, adjustments, and fair treatment.
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 — Core legislation defining employer responsibilities for workplace health and safety.
Workplace absence management — Processes supported by Occupational Health to reduce absence and improve productivity.
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