Return-to-Work
Assessment
A specialist Occupational Therapy assessment for employees preparing to return following sickness absence.
The Serenity Occupational Therapy Return-to-Work Assessment provides employers with practical, evidence-based recommendations to support a safe, sustainable and successful return to work.
Occupational Therapy can complement Occupational Health and HR input by providing detailed functional assessment and occupational analysis. We focus on how the employee's current abilities interact with the cognitive, physical, psychological, sensory and organisational demands of their specific role, then translate this into practical rehabilitation and workplace recommendations.
The outcome is a clear action plan that supports both the employee and employer while complementing existing HR and Occupational Health advice.
What Makes This Service Different
Rather than simply asking "Is an employee fit to return?"
We answer:
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What can they safely do?
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What is preventing them from working effectively?
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What adjustments will make the biggest difference?
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How can managers support recovery?
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What does a realistic phased return actually look like?
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What risks need monitoring?
Suitable Referrals
The service is ideal for employees returning following:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Burnout
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Work-related stress
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PTSD
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ADHD
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Autism
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Long COVID
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Chronic fatigue
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Cancer recovery
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Musculoskeletal conditions
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Neurological conditions
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Surgery or injury
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Persistent pain
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Other long-term health conditions affecting work
Assessment Options
Return-to-Work Assessment
£695
This includes:
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60-90 minute Occupational Therapy assessment
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review of relevant referral/job information
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functional assessment
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review of job demands
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identification of barriers
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workplace adjustment recommendations
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individual phased return-to-work plan
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manager guidance
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written report
Return-to-Work Assessment Plus
£750
This includes everything in the Return-to-Work Assessment, plus:
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manager/HR feedback meeting
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employee implementation session
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review of the phased return after an agreed period
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updated recommendations where appropriate
Optional Add-Ons
Manager Consultation (30 minutes)
£95
Workplace Meeting (Virtual)
£195
Follow-Up Occupational Therapy Review
£175
Workplace Visit (Half Day)
£395
Workplace Visit (Full Day)
£695
Why Employers Choose Serenity Occupational Therapy
Function-focused rather than Diagnosis-focused
We assess how health affects day-to-day work performance, enabling practical, job-specific recommendations.
Actionable Recommendations
Employers receive clear, realistic adjustments and phased return plans that managers can implement immediately.
Complements HR and Occupational Health
This service enhances existing HR and Occupational Health input by providing detailed occupational analysis and practical rehabilitation strategies, without duplicating employment or medical advice.
Improves Outcomes
A structured, evidence-informed return-to-work process can increase confidence, reduce sickness absence, improve retention and support a sustainable return to productive employment.
Our reports are written to address the agreed referral questions and focus on functional ability, occupational demands, barriers, strengths and practical recommendations. Where appropriate and with consent, we can liaise with HR, managers, Occupational Health, case managers and other professionals involved in the employee's support.