About the Occupational Health Service

What is Occupational Health?

Occupational Health is a distinct branch of preventative health care, which specialises in the relationship between work and health.

To prevent work-related ill health
To facilitate rehabilitation and return to work following periods of illness or injury
To promote physical and mental health and well-being at work

To achieve these aims, Occupational Health works with:

Health and Safety Advisers - to identify and control significant and substantial risks to health and safety, and provide competent advice to ensure the University fulfils it's statutory obligations
Human Resources - to support managers and staff in the reduction of avoidable sickness absence, and to consider reasonable work adjustments for staff with a disability/medical condition
individual members of staff - to ensure they can access the support they need, to effectively manage or resolve their own health difficulties