Occupational Health

Provides a range of services to protect health at work, assess and advise on fitness for work and to ensure that health issues are managed effectively.

The purpose of Occupational Health is to promote and support a culture where the physical and psychological health of staff is respected, protected and improved whilst at work.

The following services are available to employees. 

Pre-employment assessment.
Advice on health related issues which may impact on ability to attend work or may be made worse by work.
Advice on occupational health and safe working practices.
Advice on risk assessment.
Health surveillance such as audiometry, spirometry and skin surveillance.
Vision screening (eye tests) for computer users .
Access to physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Advice and information to staff travelling abroad as part of their work.
Health promotion advice.

The service is not equipped to act as a drop-in health centre as the nurses and doctor are not on site every day. Appointments should be made using the contact details provided below. We have a department at both Headingley Campus and City Campus.

Related FAQs

How do I refer an employee to Occupational Health? 

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