Management Referals.

All absence cases, particularly mental health (stress, anxiety, depression) or musculoskeletal cases.

An employee has frequent incidences of short-term absence with one or more reported illnesses.

An employee has had an accident at work and an accurate clinical record of their injuries is required, including RIDDOR incidents.

HR needs assistance in understanding how they can support someone in work who is struggling.

An employee has been, or is likely to be, off sick for longer than four weeks or where there is no foreseeable return-to-work date.

An employee is about to be transferred to another job or be promoted and a medical assessment is required.

An employee’s performance at work may be compromised because of ill health.

An employee is diagnosed with a critical illness such as psychiatric ill health, cancer or heart disease.

An employee is thought to be suffering from alcohol, drug or substance misuse.

An employee has notified you that they are concerned about their own ill health, particularly if they believe their health is being affected by work.

Advice is required on rehabilitation programmes for sick or disabled employees.

You require a report regarding an employee’s fitness to attend a disciplinary or grievance hearing.

A referral is required in line with your absence management policy.