Independent, doctor-led occupational health advice to support fair, confident people-management decisions
A management referral is appropriate when there is uncertainty, concern, or complexity around an employee’s health and its impact on work.
Common referral reasons include:
• Long-term or repeated sickness absence
• Performance concerns linked to health
• Mental health difficulties such as stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, ADHD, or autism
• Capability or fitness-for-work concerns
• Return-to-work planning after illness or absence
• Workplace stress or interpersonal difficulties
• Consideration of redeployment or ill-health retirement
You receive a clear, structured occupational health report setting out:
Reduce sickness absence and support sustainable returns to work
Make fair, consistent, and defensible management decisions
Manage complex or sensitive cases with confidence
Reduce employee relations and legal risk
Improve engagement and trust through clarity and transparency
Following a management referral, we provide clear, impartial advice to help employers understand how an employee’s health may be affecting their work. Our report outlines fitness for work, any recommended adjustments or restrictions, and guidance on supporting a safe and sustainable return or continuation at work. This enables managers to make informed, fair decisions while supporting employee wellbeing and maintaining workplace productivity.
Management referrals focus on the practical questions employers need answered. We provide clear advice on whether an employee is fit for work now and in the longer term, how any health condition affects functional capability, and whether work duties may be contributing to the issue. We also advise on appropriate and effective reasonable adjustments, realistic recovery timescales, and whether redeployment or alternative roles should be considered.
Each referral results in a structured occupational health report that includes relevant clinical context related to work capability and an independent medical opinion from an experienced Occupational Health doctor. The report provides clear guidance on fitness for work, functional limitations, proportionate workplace adjustments, absence management, and return-to-work planning, written in professional language to support fair and confident decision-making.
Scenario
James experienced repeated stress-related absences, raising concerns about workload sustainability and ongoing attendance in a high-demand financial reporting role. Occupational health advice was requested to assess the impact of work factors and identify appropriate support.
Occupational Health Assessment
The assessment considered workplace demands, role clarity, and mental health in a functional work context. The focus was on practical recommendations to support a safe and sustainable return to work.
Outcome included:
• Temporary workload adjustments
• Structured management support and regular review
• A phased return-to-work plan
Result
James returned to work safely with improved stability, and the organisation had a clear plan for ongoing management and support.
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
