Occupational Health

Our service is here to provide evidence based information, advice, help and support to you on matters related to health, work and wellbeing. We have a multidisciplinary team made up of Specialist Occupational Health Physicians and Nurse Advisors, Health and Safety Specialists, PaMOVA Tutors and Moving and Handling Advisers; all of which are supported by our Administrative staff.

As a service, SALUS actively supports the health and wellbeing of our staff primarily through the Staff Health and Wellbeing Strategy Group, as well as being a key stakeholder to the NHS Lanarkshire Board and in collaboration across the organisation with our partners.

We keep a confidential Occupational Health (OH) record on all staff members in a system completely separate from normal medical records, which only OH staff have access to. We are very aware of the need to provide a trusted and confidential service.

Case Management

Case Management is a highly effective and proven support service in helping individuals to overcome difficulties. Our Case Management team work with you to understand and better manage your mental and emotional state, as well as your current circumstances.

You will be provided with techniques, resources and interventions to support you in reaching your goals and on-going support from your dedicated Case Manager will encourage progress and help you to manage your changing needs.

How to Access:

Occupational Health Advice and Self-Referrals

Staff can contact the Occupational Health Advice Line as a self-referral to talk to one of the clinical team. The call handler will take basic details and a call back will be arranged, normally the same day. If more in depth advice is needed this may facilitate a further appointment with an Occupational Health Advisor.

Call Salus Advice Line on 01698 759 333

Musculoskeletal issues

Via Salus

Short term intervention physiotherapy for staff who are struggling at work, or off work with a musculoskeletal condition. Salus has an in house specialist physiotherapist that will carry out assessments and develop treatment plans for staff currently absent from work.

For staff that are currently in work we can arrange a couple of sessions with an external physiotherapist provider to provide assessment and early intervention.

To access these services contact Salus Advice Line on 01698 759 333

Via NHS Lanarkshire MSK Physiotherapy Service

NHS Lanarkshire Physiotherapists assess and treat people who have any injury, disease or problem that relates to muscles, bones, joints and peripheral nerves. They may also provide advice to help you manage your condition, or refer you to other services as appropriate. The MSK physiotherapy service is based in a variety of health centres and hospital outpatient departments across all of Lanarkshire.

https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/physiotherapy-msk

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Confidential Counselling

All NHS Lanarkshire staff have access to confidential counselling support via ‘The Talking Rooms’ which is a FREE independent counselling service that can provide local face-to-face or telephone support for psychological, emotional and practical issues.

How to Access:

Simply call 0800 138 9150 or visit https://www.thetalkingrooms.com/self-referral/ to arrange an appointment or for further information.

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Management Referrals

The management referral process allows managers to request employees to be assessed by an Occupational Health clinician regarding their functional ability and fitness in relation to work. This referral should be completed following discussion and agreement between the manager and the employee. Referrals can be completed for a number of reasons including, but not limited to:

Long term absence
Short term intermittent absence where there may be an underlying cause
If there is reason to believe a health problem may be impairing performance
Mental Health issues including anxiety or depression
Staff welfare reasons
Alcohol or substance misuse
Where it is believed a staff member may have an occupational disease, be at risk from work activity or pose a risk to others due to a health problem

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Salus - Occupational Health Service - Employee Information Leaflet

Following referral, Salus will organise an appointment, carry out a consultation and following consent from the staff member, will aim to provide the referring manager with a report within 15 working days from receipt of the referral. The staff member will be offered a copy of the report either before it is sent to the manager or at the same time.

How to Access:

The manager will complete a management referral document – further information and the form can be found here http://firstport2/staff-support/salus-occupational-health-and-safety/occupational-health/mr/Pages/default.aspx.

Once the contents of the form has been discussed with the employee and completed fully by the manager, it can be attached and forwarded to the referral hub email at salus.referrals@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.

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Other useful contacts

Breathing Space call 0800 83 85 87
Cruse Bereavement Counselling call 0808 808 1677
Samaritans call 116 123
Lanarkshire Mind Matters www.lanarkshiremindmatters.scot.nhs.uk
National Wellbeing Hub
- www.nationalwellbeinghub.scot
- call 0800 111 4191

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Useful links

Covid-19 Information & Support – Staff Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hub

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Location

You can find our departments located within the 3 acute hospital sites in Lanarkshire, in addition to our central department located at Beckford Street, Hamilton.