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Carmel Carroll BSc. SCPHN RN Occupational Health Assessment Ltd is delighted to welcome another incredibly experienced clinician to the business, providing additional capacity and support for clients, as the business continues its’ remarkable growth.   Carmel Carroll is a highly experienced Occupational Health Nurse Advisor with more than 20 years’ experience in occupational health. As […]

Team expands with two unique appointments Specialist service provider, Occupational Health Assessment Limited, are delighted to announce the appointment of two highly qualified and notable clinicians to their already vastly experienced clinical team. The two key appointments are: Medical Director: Prof. Alan Hawley CBE OStJ FRCP FFOM Professor Hawley joined the Occupational Health Assessment Limited team from the

Claire McCusker joins as Practice Director One of the most highly experienced healthcare consultants in the UK has joined Occupational Health Assessment Ltd in the newly created role of Practice Director. McCusker has more than a quarter of a century of industry experience and is a well-known thought-leader in both the primary care, wellbeing and

Dr Emma Giblin MFOM MBBS BSc FRCR PGCert MedEd FHEA One of the most highly qualified (and an award winning) Occupational Health Physician, Dr. Emma Giblin, has joined our expert team of occupational health doctors. Dr Giblin is an accomplished Occupational Health Physician with a successful background in radiology (as a Fellow of the Royal

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

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

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

HR & Employment Webinar Online, 3rd July 2024, 10.00am – 11.15am We are delighted to announce a truly topical, fun, and free to attend webinar featuring some excellent, informed, and popular speakers. Our engaging and entertaining event will take place less than 24 hours before the polling stations open for the 2024 UK General Election and includes

Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones BMEDSCI BMBS MRCS Adv DOccMed PGCERTCLINED MFOM Occupational Health Assessment Ltd is pleased to welcome Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones to our team of expert occupational health doctors. Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is one of the most entrepreneurial and enterprising occupational health physicians in the UK, holding Membership of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, Membership of the Royal College of

Occupational Health in London Our newest office is now open at 60 Cannon Street, providing direct access to occupational health in London, right in the financial heart of the City. The office is an oasis of calm, just moments from Cannon Street Station (mainline and underground, the office is surrounded by the most recognisable names

Managing skin health at work Work-related and occupational skin diseases are a well-known risk for employers. Some are relatively common, for example, contact dermatitis, which usually presents as an itchy rash caused by a contact with a substance, triggering an allergic reaction. However, there are many more conditions that employers must be aware of too,

How to interpret occupational health reports Guide to occupational health reports This guide is intended to support those who have just received an occupational health report, having already commissioned opinions and advice from an occupational health clinician. Please view our separate pages on occupational health assessments if you are seeking to arrange an occupational health report. The guide explains: The

Managing Neurodiversity at Work Seminar Online, 18th October 2023, 12.30pm – 1.30pm A clinically led session covering ‘reasonable adjustments’, top tips for managers, myths and avoiding risks managing neurodiverse people. Hosted by the team at Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and featuring views and advice from three independent clinical specialists, Managing Neurodiversity at Work aims to

Guide to managing alcohol addiction at work  Alcohol misuse is the biggest risk factor for death, ill-health and disability among 15-49 year-olds in the UK. Alcohol is a causativefactor in more than 60 medical conditions, including: mouth, throat, stomach, liver and breast cancers; high blood pressure, cirrhosis of the liver: and depression. There are an estimated 602,391 dependent drinkers

Sickness absence triggers Sickness absence triggers are a set of criteria or indicators used by employers to identify employees who have a high level of absence due to illness. Triggers can include a combination of factors such as the frequency, duration, and pattern of absence, as well as the impact of absence on the business. The purpose of sickness

Managing stress at work Stress at work can have a significant impact on both an individual’s health and productivity. It’s the single largest cause of sickness absence in the UK, accounting for 17 million days of absence in 2021/2. It is important for employers and employees alike to be aware of the causes and consequences of workplace stress. Taking steps

Understanding the Bradford Factor The Bradford Factor is a tool used by employers to measure the impact of employee absence on the organisation. It is a formula that takes into account the frequency, duration and pattern of an employee’s absences over a set period of time. The Bradford Factor is often used by employers as a means of monitoring and managing

Guide to night worker health assessment Providing night worker health assessments is a legal obligation for all employers in the UK who have night workers. Night workers, also known as shift workers or those working non-traditional hours, face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining their health and well-being. We provide rapid night worker screening

Guide to managing employee health data This article was first written in January 2023 and updated in September 2023, following a recent important update from the Office of the Information Commissioner. The updated guidance indicates: An email from an employee saying “yes, I’ll go” is unlikely to be reliable consent to participate in an occupational

Referring employees to occupational health Being faced with a health problem at work can be difficult. Referring an employee to occupational health can provide advice about how to support a medical condition. It can suggest changes to a role or environment that may help, or let you know how a condition may progress in the

Occupational health services and VAT The treatment of occupational health and VAT has changed over the years, which often causes confusion. A huge number of occupational health providers are still charging VAT as standard on occupational health services, which often leads to confusion amongst clients. Many occupational health businesses historically viewed that services were standard rated, with 20% VAT charged,

Management guide to occupational health assessments Welcome to Occupational Health Assessment Ltd. We provide professional medical advice for businesses. With assessments available nationwide within 2 days. We act quickly to help businesses manage health risks. This business guide to occupational health assessments covers: What occupational health assessments provide for business What can and cannot be assessed

How to choose an occupational health doctor Many businesses go straight to a GP if they need health advice. It’s a straight forward path, but it does not come without risks. If you get work-related health advice from a doctor, only an occupational health doctor fulfils an employer’s legal obligations. With consent, an employer can

Why arrange an occupational health assessment? If you need to understand how to manage a health condition at work, an occupational health assessment can help. Occupational health assessments are designed to provide professional medical advice about whether an employee has a medical condition or not.  Occupational health can be much more than managing sickness absence for

Occupational health is a specialist area of medicine We work with HR professionals every day and quite often find ourselves guiding HR Business Partners or referring managers through some of the nuances of occupational health. Although most HR professionals have a commitment to lifelong learning and often have specialist qualifications themselves (like CIPD Certificates or

The problems with getting reports from a GP With consent, an employer can write directly to an employee’s GP or Consultant, if they are receiving specialist care. However, many employers find the process of obtaining GP reports cumbersome, slow and often alarmingly expensive. More often than not, the reports that come back provide no insight

What to expect during an occupational health assessment https://youtu.be/kE3qRJc4Lxw Occupational health is an area of healthcare that specialises in the relationship between health and work, specifically the effects of work on health, and the effects of ill health or disability on capacity to work. Our business, Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, provides an independent service to