What is occupational health?
Occupational health is a specialist branch of medicine that focuses on the physical and mental wellbeing of employees in the workplace. It aims to prevent work-related illnesses and injuries, support individuals with health concerns, and ensure that employees are fit for the roles they perform.
Why occupational health matters
We believe it’s a vital part of a healthy, productive workplace. Here’s why it matters:
- Protects employees: By identifying health risks early and supporting recovery, occupational health helps keep workers safe, healthy, and engaged in their roles.
- Reduces absence and improves retention: With over 30 million working days lost annually to work-related illness in the UK, proactive health support can reduce sick leave and help retain experienced staff.
- Boosts productivity and morale: Healthy teams perform better. Employees who feel supported in their health are more motivated and loyal to their organisation.
- Ensures legal and industry compliance: In many sectors, employers are legally required to provide health surveillance and fitness-for-work assessments. These assessments ensure you stay compliant.
- Supports a diverse, inclusive workforce: From helping workers manage long-term conditions to enabling older employees to continue working safely, this promotes inclusion and equality at work.
How Connexus Occupational Health supports you
At Connexus Occupational Health, we provide a wide range of services including:
- Health Surveillance (e.g. hearing, lung function tests)
- On-site and mobile health screening
We tailor our services to the unique needs of your workforce and help you meet your legal and moral responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
· Who needs occupational health services?
Any business can benefit from our services, but they are particularly important in industries with physical demands, safety risks, or exposure to hazards: such as construction, transport, rail, manufacturing, and logistics.
· Is occupational health only for people who are unwell?
Not at all. Occupational health is both preventative and reactive. It supports healthy individuals to stay well at work and assists those returning after illness or injury.
· What happens during an assessment?
A clinician will review your job role, discuss any relevant health concerns, and carry out assessments as needed (e.g., hearing, vision, lung function). The goal is to support you and ensure you’re safe to work.
· Can occupational health say I’m unfit to work?
In some cases, yes, but this is always based on medical evidence and with the goal of keeping both you and your colleagues safe. If you’re deemed temporarily unfit, support will be offered to help you recover or adjust your duties.
· Is my occupational health information confidential?
Yes. Medical information is kept confidential and only shared with your employer with your consent or in summary form, in line with GDPR and ethical standards.
· How often do workers need to be assessed?
This depends on the role and risks involved. Some positions require annual safety critical medicals, while others may only need assessments following an illness or injury.
Contact us
Looking to save time, reduce disruption, and keep your workforce compliant? Let Connexus Health bring occupational health directly to your site.
Whether you’re running a single project or managing multiple sites nationwide, we offer flexible mobile medical services to suit your schedule and safety needs.
Email us
0808 1963 688
For larger businesses and ongoing projects
If you’re managing a large workforce or multiple locations, get in touch to discuss our contracted services. We provide tailored occupational health packages to support businesses with ongoing or high-volume needs, ensuring compliance, continuity, and cost-efficiency.
Visit our Contact page to speak with a member of the team or request a quote today.
