Occupational Health Service

The Occupational Health service provides an independent and confidential advisory service to employees and the employer on matters relating to the ‘effect of health on work’ and ‘work on health’.

Reasons your manager may refer you to Occupational Health.

A manager may refer to Occupational Health because of:

• an absence from work due to illness or injury
• frequent short absences from work
• a work issue that is affecting your health
• a health issue which may be affecting your ability to do your job.

Relevant policies: 

• Policy for Prevention and Management of Stress in the Workplace
• Long Term Absence Benefit Scheme Guidelines
• Rehabilitation of Employees back to work after illness or injury