49 Melford Court,
Hardwick Grange,
Woolston,
Warrington,
Cheshire.
WA1 4RZ
Telephone: 01925 838350
Fax: 01925 838351
Email: office@soundadviceltd.co.uk
On-Site Health Surveillance
Occupational Health Services
Our Services Include:
- New starter work health assessments (was pre-employment questionnaire)
- Sickness absence management
- Skin Checks (Dermatitis)
- Night worker medicals
- Lone worker health assessments
- Fork lift truck (FLT) medicals
- Management referrals
- Stress management
- Hand arm vibration syndrome
(HAVS) clinical assessments
GP's and Occupational Health: Dame Carol Black's Review
As you are no doubt aware Dame Carol Black's review 'Working for a healthier tomorrow' has brought up several issues with regards to GP's and Occupational Health.
Dame Carol Black has stated in her review that 'GPs often feel ill-equipped to offer advice to their patients on remaining in or returning to work. Their training has to date not prepared them for this and, therefore, the work-related advice they do give, can be naturally cautious.'
With regards to Occupational Health, 'Developing an integrated approach to working age health requires occupational health to be brought into the mainstream of healthcare provision. Its practitioners must address a wider remit and embrace closer working with public health, general practice and vocational rehabilitation in meeting the needs of all working age people. This should be underpinned by clear workforce plans, clear standards of practice and formal accreditation of all providers'.
Such an approach must include clear professional leadership from the Occupational Health and Vocational Rehabilitation communities to expand their remits and work with new partners in supporting the health of all working age people.
At Sound Advice Safety and Health Ltd. we have been established since 1990. Our Occupational Health Nurse Manager has been working in Occupational Health for over 18 years in various types of industry.
As an Occupational Health provider with experience in a variety of industries and the public sector, we would be happy to work with GPs in this transition period.
Areas that we can work together:
- Pre-Employment
- Sickness absence
- Return to work advice
- Management referrals
- Lung function/work related asthma
- Noise induced hearing loss
- Work related dermatitis
If you would like further information on this service or any other work related health issues please contact our Occupational Health Nurse Manager.
Contact us now on 01925 838350 and speak to one of our consultants for further advice on your company's needs.
Tel: (01925) 838350 - Fax: (01925) 838351 - Email: office@soundadviceltd.co.uk