Working Health Services Scotland (WHSS)provides free and confidential advice and health support to the self-employed and individuals employed by companies with less than 250 employees.
If you have a health condition which you feel is impacting on your work, you could benefit from Working Health Services Scotland. The service aims to help you manage your condition, preventing you from having an episode of sickness absence or assist you in returning to work after a period of sickness absence.
A Case Manager will complete a comprehensive assessment, develop an action plan and co-ordinate treatment. The assessment includes a range of pre-programme measures that are repeated mid programme and/or on completion to evidence the client's progress.
The programme provides quick access to the following services where assessment has identified as appropriate:
- Physiotherapy
- Counselling
- Occupational Therapy
The Case Manager may also provide signposting to other services for help and advice on issues such as employment, housing and debt. All treatments and interventions are arranged in local community venues whenever possible.
To be eligible for this service, the client must be:
- self-employed struggling at work due to ill health/condition, or absent from work
- employed by a company with less than 250 employees struggling at work due to ill health/condition and have no access to an occupational health service
Working Health Services Scotland accepts referrals from:
- GP's
- Health Professionals
- Partner Organisations
- Clients (self refer route)
Working Health Services Scotland provides employees with access to several free, confidential services and aims to refer to services quickly thus helping to prevent further deterioration of health problems. The Case Manager liaises with GP’s and other relevant professionals to ensure effective outcomes.
Would you like further information? Contact us on 0800 019 2211