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Occupational Health


  • Independent professional medical advice.
  • Qualified and experienced Occupational Health Physicians.
  • Providing high quality case management.

Medical advice in sickness absence cases is often required by HR and line Managers in order to manage absence within their organisation, on an individual level. Although employees are covered by Med 3 Statements (Sick Lines) from their GP, there is strong evidence that many employers do not feel such absence certifications are fair and independent. In addition, employers require clear and reasoned advice about rehabilitation measures which are appropriate to the needs of the individual and the organisation.

Occupational Health consultations are independent, in that the doctor is obliged to give a fair opinion based only on the facts of the case, with advice given taking into account the needs of both the employer and employee.

ICAS Occupational Health services are delivered by Work Medical Direct Ltd, a subsidiary of ICAS, through their network of offices.

Why should I choose Work Medical Direct?

Work Medical Direct has an approach which avoids and addresses these pitfalls.

  • Independent, objective assessment is carried out - identifying the medical and non medical factors in the absence.
  • Recommendations are sensible and justified and take into account the knowledge of the occupations and work environment. Reports are clear and unambiguous and will cover the questions raised in Figure 1.
  • WMD feel communication is paramount in the outcome of sickness absence cases and doctors will give verbal feedback and any ongoing telephone or correspondence advice needed until case resolution.
  • Normally deliver OH consultations at our regional centres within 10 working days
  • Reports despatched within 48 hours
  • Reports are audited for quality - including clarity and content.
  • Effective opinions with liaison with GP and Specialist bit still ultimately responding with an Independent opinion to the employer.

For more information please ring on 0800 068 68 98 or click to visit our website www.workmedicaldirect.com

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What our clients say...

"Everything we have asked for has been delivered. It is reassuring to know if we don't have an answer to an employee problem we know someone who does, ICAS."
Timpson Limited