Occupational Health Assessments for Employers
Exclusively available to existing EAP clients, our Occupational Health Assessments give employers clear, expert guidance to support staff wellbeing, manage health concerns and meet legal duties under the Equality Act 2010 and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. They provide practical, evidence‑based recommendations to help you make informed decisions, reduce risk and maintain a safe, compliant workplace.
Why employers rely on Occupational Health Assessments
Occupational Health Assessments help HR teams and managers understand how an employee’s health may be affecting their ability to work — or how the role itself may be impacting their wellbeing. They provide clear, professional guidance to resolve complex situations and support safe, sustainable working arrangements.
Workplace health issues remain a major challenge. Around 1.7 million workers experienced a work‑related illness in 2023/24, with stress, depression and anxiety the most common, followed by musculoskeletal disorders. These conditions often lead to increased absence, reduced productivity and higher operational costs — all of which directly affect your bottom line.
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. Our assessments provide clear, professional recommendations that help you create a safer, healthier and more productive working environment.
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How Occupational Health Assessments work with HA | Wisdom Wellbeing
Available exclusively to clients with an existing EAP, our clinicians assess an employee’s health condition, their ability to work and any factors within the role that may be affecting their wellbeing. Following the assessment, you’ll receive a clear written report with professional recommendations, including any reasonable adjustments that can support the employee and help you manage the case effectively.
We can also advise on suitable return‑to‑work dates, phased returns and adjustments to duties — for example, reducing manual lifting or modifying tasks. Where needed, we highlight whether rehabilitation, sickness absence or further workplace adjustments would help the employee perform their role safely and efficiently.
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 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
Frequently asked questions about Occupational Health Assessments with HA | Wisdom Wellbeing
Related entities
HA | Wisdom Wellbeing — provider of Occupational Health Assessments and Employee Assistance Programmes for employers.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) — confidential support service that Occupational Health Assessments are exclusively available through.
Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) — clinician delivering standard and complex assessments.
Occupational Health Physician (OHP) — specialist clinician for complex or medical‑led cases.
Equality Act 2010 — legislation outlining employer duties around reasonable adjustments and workplace equality.
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 — core legislation governing employer responsibilities for workplace health and safety.
Workplace health — the wider context in which Occupational Health Assessments support safe, sustainable working.
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