Top tips for buying occupational health advice Sourcing professional occupational health support can sometimes seem complicated. There are many different providers, industry jargon can be mystifying and cost alone is often not the best basis to select a professional partner. Buying occupational health advice is a bit like buying legal opinions and advice. You’re commissioning a professional opinion about […]
£230k tribunal award The recent employment tribunal of Mrs Kelly Ruddock and The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust has resulted in total payments of more than £230k awarded to the claimant. The hearing also provides some important lessons for employers in other sectors to consider. Background This hearing centres on the challenges faced by a
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One of the stated aims of the Labour government is to reform and improve the services provided by the National Health Service (NHS). Work towards this ambition began with Lord Darzi’s report last year, and this month the government has published some ambitious plans. The key focus is to move the NHS from combatting sickness
Occupational Health Assessment Ltd’s recent coverage and insights… Occupational Health Assessment Ltd (OHA Ltd) are the UKs only Certified B-Corp occupational health provider. This unique status makes us a leading voice in topical conversations relating to workforce wellbeing, Human Resources (HR) issues, employee benefits and (of course) occupational health assessments. Below is a brief summary
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The NHS waiting list has long posed a challenge to both individuals and businesses in the UK. Yet now there is some good news, with the government delivering the promised 2 million extra appointments in just the first six months of their term. Crisis over? This rather promising progress could be seen as a sign
Guide to making a good referral to occupational health Making a referral to occupational health (OH) is a crucial step for HR professionals and managers aiming to support employees’ health, productivity and well-being. However, the content of the initial referral directly determines the quality and effectiveness of the advice provided in the report arising from an assessment. A well-crafted
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Menopause in the workplace: from policy to action October is Menopause Awareness Month with 18th October marking World Menopause Day. We’re pleased to invite you to a special event hosted by the GLA’s Economic Fairness Team delivering the Mayor’s Good Work Standard – Menopause in the Workplace: From Policy to Planning Action – bringing together a panel of
HR & Employment Webinar – Oct 8th Online, 8th October 2024, 10.00am – 11.15am Please join us at our fun, informative and FREE to attend HR & Employment webinar. Following the outstanding delegate feedback from our last event, Occupational Health Assessment Ltd are delighted to announce the second in our series of “fun and informative” HR and Employment Webinars!
HR & Employment Webinar – Feedback Fabulous Feedback fromThe Occupational Health Assessment LtdHR & Employment Webinar Occupational Health Assessment Ltd staged their first “fun and informative” HR and Employment Webinar in early July 2024, and it’s fair to say that the feedback from delegates has been little short of awesome. Headline numbers 98%
Menopause Action Plan Menopause affects all women at some point in their lives and a Menopause Action Plan is likely to become necessary for most UK businesses in the near future. Menopause is a natural biological process that all women experience, usually between the ages of 45 and 55. The average age for a woman