Our Customers
Case Study One
Name: John*
Age: 45
Role: LGV Driver / Bus Driver
John has been a lorry driver for 22 years. He is in reasonably good health but is overweight. Whilst exiting the cab he stumbled and landed on his right knee. The outcome was a fracture to the right patella. He was taken to accident and emergency, admitted then discharged a few days later.
What can the manager gain from occupational health intervention?
Supporting his manager to manage his absence
Supporting and advising on his return to work. A rehabilitation programme (physiotherapy and a phased return) could be considered and reasonable adjustments discussed
Will there be obstacles to his recovery? These could be:
- Complications to his recovery
- Litigation
- Lack of confidence
- Compensation
- Family pressures
Case Study Two
Name: Jean*
Age: 35
Role: Production Worker
Jean has worked for the company for the last three years. Her sickness record has been reasonable. Just recently she has been taking odd days off and now has gone off sick.
She has produced a sick note from her GP for four weeks stating “stress and anxiety”. She says she does not want work to contact her.
We would advise on maintaining contact with Jean, assessing the support in place and whatever else may be appropriate. Could the organisation offer support with treatment (counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy)? Need to consider the obstacles to return to work, is it just work?
We would help the manager by case conference and organising a meeting with manager and Jean. We would also train managers in managing stress and mental health in the workplace and provide information for employees.
*ALL CHARACTERS ARE FICTITIOUS – Any similarities with real people are unintended and coincidental, Teresa Harrison 2011
