- When support is available
- WHSS provides free and confidential advice and health support for the self-employed and people working in companies with fewer than 250 employees. The service aims to help, employees manage their condition and remain at work, a return to work if a short period of sickness absence occurs, prevent them from having further periods of sickness. Where necessary, the programme can provide quick access to, counselling, physiotherapy, occupational therapy.
- Who qualifies
- WHSS is for employees who can refer themselves or, with consent, be referred by you or other parties. To be eligible for this service, your employee must be, self-employed, at work or absent from work for any length of time, employed by a company of 250 employees or less, and have been at work or absent for any length of time.
- More information
- Employees will be assigned a case manager to help them through the process. A case manager will, complete a comprehensive assessment, develop an action plan, co-ordinate treatment, liaise with GPs, if required, and other relevant professionals, liaise with employers where required. The case manager may also provide signposting to services for help and advice on issues such as, housing, employment, debt management. All treatments and interventions are delivered in local community venues whenever possible.
- Opening Hours
- WHSS has appointments from 8 am to 8 pm, Monday to Friday. You can refer yourself or be referred, and book an appointment using the WHSS website.
- Link
- https://www.healthyworkinglives.scot/keeping-people-in-work/access-to-working-health-services-scotland/
- Contact for assistance
- Please see weblink above for further information and support
