For UK employers, HR teams & managers
Support employees to stay in work.Reduce sickness absence.
Independent clinical workplace assessments for employees who are off sick, struggling at work or returning after sickness absence.
- No contracts or retainers
- HCPC-registered clinicians
- Reports in 3–5 working days
Problems we solve
Problems we help employers solve
Whatever the situation, Return Well gives managers and HR teams a fast, independent clinical view — and a clear plan of what to do next. The assessment takes place with the employee's consent, and you always keep the employment decision.
An employee struggling with stress, anxiety or burnout
Get a clinical view on what's happening and what support actually helps — before it turns into long-term absence.
A return to work not going to plan
A structured, phased plan to get someone back safely and sustainably, and stop a failed return.
Unsure what workplace adjustments are appropriate
Clear, practical recommendations you can put in place with confidence — and defend if challenged.
Concerns about recurring sickness absence
Independent assessment of the underlying picture and what would break the cycle.
Managing complex or sensitive wellbeing situations
An impartial clinical opinion to guide the conversation when there's no obvious right answer.
Preventing absence before it becomes long-term
Act early, while someone is still in work, to avoid a short problem becoming a costly one.
Whatever the situation, we can help you act early.
How it works
Discuss a Case
Tell us about the situation — no account needed.
Clinical Assessment
An HCPC-registered clinician assesses your employee remotely.
Receive Report
Get clear, practical recommendations you can act on.
Support Employee
Put the recommendations in place and support their return.
100%
of clinicians HCPC/NMC-registered & individually verified
3–5 days
from referral to a practical, manager-ready report
UK-wide
fully remote — assess any employee, anywhere
from £425
fixed per case — no retainers or contracts
Independent, impartial and GDPR-compliant. Every assessment is carried out with the employee's consent — and you always keep the employment decision.
What employers say
Trusted by employers and HR teams
“We wanted to make sure we handled a difficult conversation with one of our employees in the right way. Return Well gave us practical advice and helped us approach the situation with confidence. The recommendations were clear, sensible and focused on supporting both the employee and the business. Having that independent guidance made a real difference.”
Daniel Mesecke
Managing Director, Odyssey Plunge
“We had a return-to-work case that wasn't straightforward and weren't sure what the right approach was. The recommendations were clear and practical, and it gave us a way forward that felt manageable.”
HR Manager
Housing Developer
“The referral process was simple and the report came back quickly. It set out what we needed to do in a way that was easy to follow, which made things much clearer for us.”
Operations Director
Professional Services Firm
“We wanted to support the employee properly but didn't know what adjustments would actually help. The advice was clear and realistic, and we were able to put it in place straight away.”
Managing Director
SME Manufacturing Business
Behind every case is a person — and a manager who wants to do the right thing. We help you do it with confidence.
Who it's for
Built for the people who manage absence
Whether you have a full HR function or none at all, Return Well gives you clinical clarity and a clear plan.
Independent clinical input and defensible, documented recommendations — without an in-house occupational health team.
Learn moreFast, shift-aware support to manage high absence rates, protect rotas and keep experienced carers in work.
Learn moreExpert guidance when you don't have an HR department — pay per case, no contracts, no retainers.
Learn morePractical recommendations for supporting someone who's struggling or off sick, so you know exactly what to do next.
Learn moreNot sure what support you need?
Tell us about the situation and we'll point you the right way.
We'll recommend the most appropriate assessment or support option for your situation — and if we're not the right fit, we'll tell you honestly.
- No account required
- No obligation
- Just practical guidance on what to do next
Prefer to talk? Call 020 8154 9068 (Mon–Fri, 9–5 UK).
The deliverable
What you actually receive
A clear, manager-ready report — not a diagnosis to interpret. Practical, work-focused and ready to act on.
Fitness-for-work opinion
Fit / not fit / fit with adjustments — a clear clinical position you can act on.
Workplace adjustments
Specific, role-tailored recommendations you can put in place and defend.
Phased return plan
A structured schedule that reduces the risk of a failed return.
Risk assessment
Relapse risk factors, workplace triggers and sustainability — clearly set out.
Return Well
Workplace Assessment Report
Functional assessment
Recommended adjustments
Phased return plan
Risk considerations
Illustrative example — every report is tailored to the individual case.
From the blog
Insights on workplace health and return to work
Ready to reduce absence and support your people?
Submit your first case today and get a clear, practical plan from an HCPC-registered clinician — managed start to finish. Or book a call if you'd like to talk it through first.
- HCPC-registered clinicians
- Independent & impartial
- GDPR-compliant
- UK-wide
- Employee consent-based
Questions? Read our FAQ or contact us.