Occupational Health Referrals

Presented by

Jean FisherDirector

The OH Businesswww.theohbusiness.co.uk

When to Refer to OH?• Early!!• Before absence occurs• ‘Stress’• Frequent short term absence• Significant diagnosis• Performance concerns

How to Refer

• Speak with employee• Advise of concerns• OH can provide support• Complete referral form• Information!• Ask for OH advice• Send form to HR• Appointment made

Completing The Form

• History• What action have you taken so far?• Copies of interview notes etc• As much information as possible.• Stress risk assessment• What do you want to know?

What to Expect

• Answers to your questions• Return to work timescales• Advice on capability• Timescales for recovery of condition• Equality Act likely/not likely to apply• Reasonable adjustments• How to keep employee working

Summary

• Early identification of issues• OH can provide information to help you to

manage employee• Clear actionable advice• Not reliant on GP opinion• Capability not disability