Sickness absence support
Independent support for managing sickness absence
When absence is ongoing, recurring or complex, an independent clinical view helps you understand what's happening and what would genuinely help, so you can support the employee and reduce avoidable absence.
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- HCPC-registered clinicians
- Independent & impartial
- GDPR-compliant
- UK-wide
- Employee consent-based
Absence is easier to resolve with the right information
Managing sickness absence without a clinical picture is difficult. You're balancing compassion, operational pressure and fair process, often without knowing what support would actually make a difference, or whether a return is realistic.
An independent assessment gives you an objective view of the situation and clear, practical recommendations you can act on, helping you make timely, fair decisions.
This often looks like:
- An employee has been off for a while
- Absence keeps recurring
- You're unsure what support would help
- You need an impartial view to guide decisions
- A return to work is being planned
- The underlying picture isn't clear
How Return Well helps
Independent clinical guidance you can act on
Independent assessment
An objective clinical view of the underlying picture and what would help.
Practical recommendations
Clear, work-focused actions to support the employee and a return where possible.
Break the cycle
Guidance aimed at addressing recurring absence, not just the current episode.
Fast turnaround
A manager-ready report within 3–5 working days.
Example
An employee with a pattern of recurring short-term absence
The assessment identified an underlying, manageable health issue and the workplace factors making it worse. The clinician set out practical adjustments and a monitoring approach, giving the employer a clear plan to support the employee and reduce the pattern of absence.
Illustrative example: every assessment is tailored to the individual case.
FAQ
Common questions
Can you help if we're not sure what's wrong?
Yes, that's often exactly when an independent assessment helps most. We give you an objective clinical view and practical next steps.
Is this the same as occupational health?
It's an independent, per-case alternative. You get fast, remote, independent clinical input and practical recommendations without a contract or retainer.
Does the employee have to consent?
Yes. The assessment is carried out with the employee's consent, and nothing is shared without it.
How quickly will we get the report?
Assessments are arranged promptly and completed remotely, with a report typically within 3–5 working days.
Do we need a contract?
No. There are no contracts or retainers. You pay per case.
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