Vocational & Work-Based Assessments and Rehabilitation

Health conditions, disability, and injury can create real barriers to staying in work or returning after a period of absence. With the right support, many of these barriers can be reduced or removed entirely, allowing people to remain in productive, fulfilling employment. That’s the aim of vocational Occupational Therapy.

I have extensive experience conducting work-based assessments across a wide variety of employment settings and health conditions. Whether you are an employer seeking to support a valued member of staff, an individual navigating a return to work, or an HR professional looking for professional guidance on reasonable adjustments, I can help.

Who Benefits from Vocational OT?

Services Included in Vocational OT

Comprehensive holistic work-based OT assessment covering the individual, their role, and the work environment
Detailed written report with clear, actionable recommendations
Guidance for employers on reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010
Ergonomic workstation and Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments
Graded return-to-work planning, phased, evidence-based reintegration
Strategies for managing fatigue, pain, and cognitive demands in the workplace
Guidance for HR and line managers on maximising employee retention
Minimising the impact of health conditions on productivity and wellbeing
Liaison with Occupational health, HR departments, and treating clinicians as required

A Word on Equality Act 2010 Compliance

Under the Equality Act 2010, employers have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments for employees with a disability or long-term health condition. An independent OT assessment provides the evidence base needed to identify appropriate adjustments, protect the employer from legal risk, and give the employee the best chance of remaining in work successfully. My reports are professionally structured and are routinely used by HR teams, Occupational health departments, and employment tribunals.