Referral Information for Staff - Self Referral

University employees who have not been referred by their School/Unit but who would like advice on a health matter that affects work can self-refer to Occupational Health. Self-referral can be initiated by completing the self-referral form which should be sent in confidence either electronically or by internal mail to the Occupational Health mailbox where it will be passed to the relevant adviser for your area.  Self-referrals do not normally result in written reports to an individual’s supervisor / manager and if written recommendations from OH, are required a management referral should be completed as this should not be as a substitute for management referral.

By contacting OH, the employee can be given advice about any work aggravated health problem or concern that they may have, or signposted to the most appropriate solution for them. An appointment may not always be required but if made it will be for telephone/in-person or ‘Teams’ confidential consultation with an Occupational Health practitioner. Advice from Occupational Health may include guidance concerning a health issue affecting work, sickness absence, planning a return to work, or guidance regarding requirement for adjustments in the workplace. 

It is helpful but not essential that the employee’s manager is aware that advice from OH, is being sought, particularly if it is likely that an adjustment at work needs to be considered to accommodate a health problem, as the manager will determine if these are reasonable.