Case studies

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Care / Residential

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Supporting a Safe Return to Work After Burnout

Mark, a senior care assistant, had been off work for five weeks due to anxiety and burnout. With the right clinical support, he returned safely within four weeks — with no further absence.

Returned within 4 weeks, no further absenceRead case study →

Professional services

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Restoring Productivity After a Lower-Back Injury

James, an operations executive, had been off work for two weeks with acute lower-back pain. A structured remote assessment got him back at his desk in three weeks with no recurrence.

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Education (secondary school)

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Managing a Complex Return After Six Months of Stress-Related Absence

Sarah, a subject lead teacher, had been off work for six months with workplace stress and anxiety. A complex case assessment delivered a documented, defensible return plan over eight weeks.

Phased return over 8 weeks; Equality Act adjustments documentedRead case study →

Healthcare (NHS Trust)

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Preventing Absence: Supporting an NHS Nurse Before Sick Leave

An experienced ward nurse was struggling visibly but hadn't yet been signed off. A pre-emptive assessment put adjustments in place that kept her in work and protected her team's staffing.

Adjustments in place before absence; no sick leave takenRead case study →

Corporate (financial services)

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Workplace Adjustments for a Manager Experiencing Menopause Symptoms

A senior operations manager was struggling with concentration, sleep and energy. Targeted workplace adjustments and a written manager protocol kept her productive and in role.

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