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Occupational Health
- Supporting employee health, absence management and workplace wellbeing
- 40,000 Occupational Health appointments delivered annually
- Sector-specific expertise across finance, legal, professional services and technology
- Flexible virtual and face-to-face appointments
Occupational health at HCA Healthcare UK
Why choose us?
Occupational Health plays a vital role in helping organisations manage the relationship between employee health and work.
At HCA Healthcare UK, we combine specialist Occupational Health expertise with one of the UK's largest private healthcare networks, helping employers make informed workplace decisions while supporting employee wellbeing.
Our independent assessments provide clear, practical recommendations that help organisations manage absence, facilitate return to work and navigate complex employee health situations with confidence. With over 40,000 Occupational Health appointments delivered each year and more than 70 dedicated Occupational Health clinicians, we're equipped to support organisations of all sizes.
40,000+ appointments each year
Supporting organisations across the UK with responsive Occupational Health services.
70+ Occupational Health clinicians
Including Occupational Health Advisors and Occupational Health Physicians.
33 years supporting businesses
Extensive experience helping organisations manage employee health and wellbeing.
Occupational Health that understands your sector
Expertise across complex workplace environments
Employee health challenges are rarely one-size-fits-all. Our Occupational Health clinicians work extensively with organisations across:
- Financial services
- Legal services
- Professional services
- Technology
- Corporate and commercial sectors
By understanding workplace pressures, role requirements and organisational challenges, we can provide recommendations that are clinically robust, commercially practical and relevant to the realities of your working environment.
Supporting every stage of the employee journey
Our Occupational Health services
Whether you need support with sickness absence, workplace adjustments or complex health cases, our services are designed to work as a seamless extension of your HR function.
Services include:
- Sickness absence management
- Return-to-work assessments
- Fitness-for-work assessments
- Occupational Health case management
- Long-term disability case management
- Pre-employment screening and questionnaires
- Ill-health retirement assessments
- Travel health services
- Workplace health advice
- Specialist medical screening
- Day-one absence management
- Dedicated client relationship management
What sets our Occupational Health service apart?
High quality Occupational Health reporting
Clear, evidence-based reports that provide impartial recommendations and practical guidance to support workplace decision-making. Recommendations are designed to balance employee wellbeing with operational requirements.
Managing complex cases with confidence
From long-term absence and disability management to medicolegal and multi-condition cases, our clinicians are experienced in supporting complex employee health situations.
Integrated clinical pathways
Where additional support is needed, employees can be referred into HCA Healthcare UK's wider services, including physiotherapy, psychology and specialist care.
Dedicated account management
Every client benefits from ongoing support, service reviews and continuous improvement through a dedicated relationship management approach.
What to expect
A straightforward and structured process.
01
Referral
HR teams submit an Occupational Health referral through our secure online system, ensuring relevant information is captured from the outset.
02
Assessment
An Occupational Health clinician conducts a thorough assessment, considering medical history, workplace factors and the employee's role requirements.
03
Recommendations and reporting
A detailed, evidence-based report is produced outlining recommendations, workplace adjustments and next steps. Reports are typically returned within five working days, subject to employee consent.
04
Ongoing support
Where appropriate, employees can access additional healthcare services and follow-up support through HCA Healthcare UK's wider clinical network.
Data-driven insight
More than Occupational Health case management
We help organisations gain a deeper understanding of workforce health through meaningful data and management information.
Our reporting and review processes help organisations:
- Identify health trends and emerging risks
- Monitor absence patterns
- Inform wellbeing strategies
- Improve workforce planning
- Measure Occupational Health outcomes
- Drive continuous improvement
Quality, Governance and Accreditation
Trusted standards and clinical governance
Employers need confidence that Occupational Health services are delivered safely, consistently and securely.
Our Occupational Health service operates within robust governance frameworks and holds recognised industry accreditations, including:
- SEQOHS
- Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- ISO 9001
- ISO 27001
Frequently asked questions
Reports are typically returned within five working days of the consultation, subject to employee consent.
We support organisations across financial services, legal, professional services, technology and corporate sectors.
Yes. Employees can access additional support through established pathways into services such as physiotherapy, psychology and specialist care where clinically appropriate.
Yes. Our Occupational Health service holds accreditations including SEQOHS, CQC registration, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001.
Our referral and case management processes are designed to align with existing HR processes, helping ensure efficient communication and seamless case management.