I agree Jane but that's why WorkPlace Health Connect was introduced via the HSE - its a route for smaller companies to access information about how they do RTW via a risk assessment process and will give them sources of local OH providers in their area should they need further support or input. Also providing a national OH service somehow in conjunction with GP surgeries is something that is being considered Kind regards Gail "Ingham, Jane [HMPS]" <[log in to unmask]> Sent by: [log in to unmask] 20/02/2008 11:15 Please respond to Occupational Health mailing list To: [log in to unmask] cc: Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] FW: BBC Breakfast TV this morning You are right, of course. But we must also acknowledge that not all companies have easy access to OH advisors, and so this makes their management decisions about phased returns/restricted duties more difficult. Jane Ingham From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gail Collins Sent: 20 February 2008 09:46 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] FW: BBC Breakfast TV this morning In the same mind - If Med 3 were completed as advised by DWP they wouldnt have to spend so much money resigning the form itself and then could spend the money on educating GP's and companies about OH provision, give the GP the tools to utilise OH - I am busy sounding off to the OH press and the BBC - isnt this an ideal opportunity to highlight OH to the general public - come on - spend 15 minutes today! we all moan that people dont understand our role - maybe this time because of the media attention (provided nothing major happens and it gets knocked off the headlines!) we would have more luck with getting the attention we keep moaning we want! Kind regards Gail Jo Jenkins <[log in to unmask]> Sent by: [log in to unmask] 20/02/2008 09:35 Please respond to Occupational Health mailing list To: [log in to unmask] cc: Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] FW: BBC Breakfast TV this morning Listened to radio 4 and was incensed when 'some bloke' said that business's in general either want employees backat work or still off unfit - not my experiences - as far as i know most practitioners are busting a gut to get the GP's to accept return on modified duties! Jo Jenkins Specialist Practitioner,Occupational Health King's Lynn Office Tel: 01553 615152 Mobile 0771 2120 003 "Jean Greening-Jackson (Occupational To Health)" [log in to unmask] <JeanGreeningJack cc [log in to unmask] UK> Subject Sent by: [OCC-HEALTH] FW: BBC Breakfast TV occ-health@JISCMA this morning IL.AC.UK 20/02/08 09:15 Please respond to Occupational Health mailing list <OCC-HEALTH@JISCM AIL.AC.UK> From: Jean Greening-Jackson (Occupational Health) Sent: 20 February 2008 09:09 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: FW: BBC Breakfast TV this morning From: Jean Greening-Jackson (Occupational Health) Sent: 20 February 2008 09:08 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: BBC Breakfast TV this morning If anyone was watching the feature on BBC Breakfast programme this morning about sick notes, I hope you were as incensed I was was!! No mention of Specialist Practitioners or Advisors, and all the hard work that goes on to rehabilitate employees, often DESPITE their GP! 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