Supporting healthier employees, stronger workplaces and more confident HR decision-making.
When it comes to looking after your people, Occupational Health (OH) plays an increasingly important role in helping employers manage workplace health, support employee wellbeing and fulfil their responsibilities.
Whether you’re dealing with long-term sickness absence, supporting an employee’s return to work, managing a health-related workplace concern or simply looking to take a more proactive approach to workforce wellbeing, having access to professional Occupational Health support can make a real difference.
And if you’re already familiar with Life & Progress, there’s something we’d like to remind you of – we can help with your Occupational Health requirements too.
Occupational Health Support, without the Complications
HR professionals already have enough on their plates.
From managing employee relations and recruitment to supporting workplace wellbeing and navigating employment legislation, the demands on today’s HR teams are considerable.
When an Occupational Health requirement arises, the last thing you need is the additional challenge of finding a suitable provider, understanding what’s available and working out where to start.
That’s where Life & Progress comes in. We help organisations access professional Occupational Health services, providing a straightforward point of contact for HR teams looking for reliable, responsive support.
Through our partnership arrangement with specialist provider Valentine Occupational Health, we can help employers access appropriate Occupational Health expertise as part of their wider approach to employee health and wellbeing.
What can Occupational Health help with?
Occupational Health isn’t simply about responding when someone becomes unwell. It’s about understanding how health can affect an individual’s ability to work, and how the workplace itself can influence their health.
Depending on your organisation’s requirements, Occupational Health support can encompass:
- Sickness Absence Management: Helping employers understand health-related absence and make informed decisions about appropriate support.
- Return-to-Work Assessments: Providing professional guidance to help employees return to work safely and sustainably.
- Management Referrals: Offering independent clinical assessments and recommendations when employee health concerns affect work.
- Fitness-for-Work Assessments: Helping employers establish whether an individual is medically fit to undertake particular duties.
- Workplace Adjustments: Identifying practical measures that may help employees remain productive and supported at work.
- Health Surveillance and Screening: Supporting employers in monitoring occupational health risks where appropriate.
- Pre-Employment and New Starter Health Assessments: Helping organisations understand relevant health considerations associated with particular roles.
The right Occupational Health input can provide valuable clarity for both employers and employees, particularly when situations are sensitive, complex or difficult to navigate.
More than just another Workplace Service
At Life & Progress, we’ve always believed that supporting employee wellbeing shouldn’t mean purchasing a collection of disconnected services and hoping they work together.
Employers increasingly recognise the value of taking a more joined-up approach to workplace health.
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) can provide confidential emotional and practical support. Occupational Health can offer professional clinical guidance on work-related health matters. Other wellbeing initiatives can help encourage healthier lifestyles and earlier intervention.
Each has its own purpose, but together they can contribute towards a more comprehensive employee wellbeing strategy.
That’s one of the advantages of working with Life & Progress.
Rather than approaching different organisations every time a new requirement arises, HR teams can come to us to discuss their needs and explore suitable solutions.
Already have an EAP with Life & Progress?
Then you already know where to come!
Many organisations recognise Life & Progress for our Employee Assistance Programmes, mental health support and wider workplace wellbeing services.
However, Occupational Health is another important area in which we can help. You don’t need to be an existing EAP client to approach us, either.
Whether you’re looking for a one-off Occupational Health referral, exploring options for ongoing support or reviewing your existing arrangements, we’re happy to have an initial conversation.
And if you’re already working with us, your existing Life & Progress contact is a great place to start.
A more personal approach to Workplace Wellbeing
We understand that HR managers don’t necessarily want another supplier relationship to manage.
They want accessible expertise, clear communication, dependable service and the confidence that their employees’ wellbeing needs are being taken seriously.
Our approach is built around understanding what organisations need, helping them access suitable services and maintaining the personal, responsive customer service that Life & Progress prides itself on.
Because good Occupational Health support isn’t simply about obtaining a report or ticking a compliance box.
It’s about helping employers make informed decisions, supporting employees appropriately and contributing to healthier, more sustainable working environments.
Your Occupational Health Needs? Talk to Us First.
Whether you’re facing an immediate employee health concern or planning your organisation’s longer-term Occupational Health arrangements, Life & Progress would welcome the opportunity to help.
You may already know us for our EAP and employee wellbeing services, but there’s much more we can support you with. So, the next time Occupational Health appears on your HR to-do list, remember that Life & Progress is here to help.
Life & Progress – Your Partner in Employee Health & Wellbeing
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