Early
Intervention
Early intervention is key in the case of sickness absence.
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Employers who offer access to high quality, clinically backed occupational health services find that individuals return to work sooner.
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Early clinical intervention for musculoskeletal and mental health conditions is paramount.
Stats that matter
Individuals are signposted to supportive measures/help and/or EAP service.
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Return to work rates after absence of 4 weeks or longer:
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Musculoskeletal – 85%
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Back Pain – 82%
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Stress – 80%
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Mental Ill Health – 75%
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Acute Conditions – 66%
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Other – 78%
We report on
Lifestyle/wellbeing general advice
Whether any adjustments are required to enable a return to work
Whether the condition is likely to be work related
Whether there is any further support that would benefit them (eg. access to EAP service)
Any treatment being received
Approximate length of absence