A Return Well clinician supporting an employee during a remote video consultation from home

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

How it works

Step 1
~5 minutes

Discuss a Case

Tell us about the situation — no account needed.

Step 2
Within days

Clinical Assessment

An HCPC-registered clinician assesses your employee remotely.

Step 3
3–5 working days

Receive Report

Get clear, practical recommendations you can act on.

Step 4
Ongoing

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

£0

retainers or contracts — you pay per case

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 HR teams across the UK

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.

HM

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.

OD

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.

MD

Managing Director

SME Manufacturing Business

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.

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.

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Fast, shift-aware support to manage high absence rates, protect rotas and keep experienced carers in work.

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Expert guidance when you don't have an HR department — pay per case, no contracts, no retainers.

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Practical recommendations for supporting someone who's struggling or off sick, so you know exactly what to do next.

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Not 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).

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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

Fit for work with adjustments

Functional assessment

Recommended adjustments

Phased return plan

Risk considerations

Illustrative example — every report is tailored to the individual case.

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.

Discuss a Case