Clear, Occupational Health doctor-led assessments to help employers make safe, confident decisions about work capability.
A Fit-for-Work Assessment evaluates whether an employee can safely and effectively perform their role, with or without reasonable adjustments, by bridging the gap between general medical advice from a GP and the specific physical, mental, and safety demands of the job. The assessment focuses on functional capability rather than diagnosis alone.
Our Fit-for-Work Assessments provide an independent medical opinion, delivered by experienced, SOM-accredited Occupational Health GPs. Each assessment is focused on real-world job demands and delivers a clear, risk-based outcome — not vague medical commentary.
Review of job duties and role demands
We focus on what the employee can do, not just what they cannot.
You receive a clear, structured occupational health report setting out:
Fitness-for-work outcome
Practical, evidence-based workplace adjustments
Advice on duties, hours, or restrictions
Risk considerations relevant to the role
Clear guidance that supports HR and management decisions
Following assessment, we provide clear, practical advice on an individual’s fitness for the role and any factors that may affect safe or sustainable work. Outcomes may include confirmation that the individual is fit for the role, fit with adjustments or restrictions, or temporarily unfit pending further information or recovery. Our guidance helps employers make informed decisions while supporting safe, fair and inclusive employment.
Recommendations may include:
A structured, time-limited plan that gradually increases hours and responsibilities. This supports recovery while reducing the risk of relapse or injury.
Adjustments to tasks, workload, or responsibilities to align with current capabilities. These may be reviewed as the employee’s condition improves or stabilises.
Recommendations to improve workstation setup, tools, or posture. Aimed at reducing strain, discomfort, and the risk of further injury.
Limits on working hours, night work, or specific shifts where appropriate. Designed to manage fatigue, symptoms, or treatment demands.
Flexible working arrangements to support health needs and work sustainability. May be temporary or ongoing depending on role requirements.
Consideration of a more suitable position within the organisation. Used when current duties cannot be safely performed despite adjustments.
Planned reassessment after a defined period or medical intervention. Ensures fitness-for-work recommendations remain appropriate over time.
Sarah was absent from work with chronic back pain and required occupational health clearance before returning to her role. The assessment reviewed the manual handling demands of her job alongside her functional movement and current symptoms.
She was considered fit to return to work with adjustments. A phased return was recommended, with temporary restrictions on heavy lifting and modified duties to reduce spinal load. Regular breaks and the provision of ergonomic seating were also advised to support symptom management during the working day.
Sarah returned to work safely, her symptoms improved, and she was subsequently able to resume her full duties.
Phased return to workTemporary restriction on heavy liftingModified dutiesRegular breaks and ergonomic seating
We partner with employers across a diverse range of professional, commercial, and service-led sectors, including:
Financial Services & Banking
Consulting & Professional Services
Technology & Digital
Legal Services & Corporate Offices
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Consulting & Professional Services
Public Sector & Not-for-Profit Organisations
Media, Marketing & Creative Industries
Legal Services & Corporate Offices
Hospitality
Retail & Consumer Services
Education & Academic Institutions
