Occupational Health Services

We provide occupational health services to businesses across the United Kingdom, with clinics in Hull and Sheffield. We’ll support your business needs with a tailored service that works for you.

What is Occupational Health?

The wellbeing of your staff is vital for your business, and our expert occupational health services span a range of industries to ensure you and your team get personalised care. From new starter medicals to lung function testing and more, our comprehensive range of services will help you to look after your team’s health, reduce risk and support your employees.

Occupational Health services we offer

Flex Health offers a comprehensive range of occupational health services to support your team’s safety and health:

Skin Surveillance

Our skin health surveillance service helps for preventative action to keep the skin of your team safe, this is essential if they’re working with substances or in environments where skin damage is a risk.

Audiometry Testing

We offer hearing tests that help to safeguard the hearing of staff working in environments with high noise risk. We study their hearing sensitivity using the latest equipment, helping to keep them safe and you compliant with legal requirements.

Spirometry Testing

Lung function tests, sometimes called pulmonary function tests, check for lung volume, function and oxygen exchange. It’s an important service for occupations where your team may be working with hazardous substances and respiratory risks.

HAVS Testing

We offer testing for HAVS – Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome – a condition caused by using tools and equipment with excessive vibration. We assess symptoms and exposure levels.

Management Referrals

Tailored help for your employees when you feel they need it. We assess health issues that can affect attendance, safety or performance through a personalised service.

Drug & Alcohol Testing

We can help you mitigate the effects of workplace alcohol and drug misuse with our testing services. From random testing to referrals and training, we provide a full solution for substance misuse.

Pre-Employment Services & New Starter Medicals

Comprehensive health screenings and questionnaires to help your new employees find their feet quickly. Our new starters medical include a full assessment to identify any pre-existing health issues.

Our approach to Occupational Health

The Flex Health philosophy is to provide elite-level occupational health services by combining clinical expertise with the very latest equipment and drawing on the newest research in all relevant fields. We work closely with all clients to tailor our offering to their needs, whether that’s in drug and alcohol testing or pre-placement questionnaires.

We’ve built our service to respond to modern workplaces and new ways of working and we ensure that our team are always on hand to answer any questions you may have. We’re here to support you in supporting your team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of having an occupational health provider for businesses?

An occupational health service helps businesses reduce sickness absence, improve employee wellbeing and ensure a safe working environment. They support staff with health assessments, workplace adjustments and rehabilitation, leading to a healthier, more productive workforce.

What is occupational health?

Occupational health focuses on keeping employees healthy at work, preventing work-related illnesses and supporting those returning after sickness. It includes health assessments, workplace adaptations and advice to promote employee wellbeing and productivity.

What businesses should have an occupational health provider?

Any business can benefit from occupational health services, especially those with physically demanding roles, safety-critical jobs or high absence rates. Employers across the UK can benefit from improved staff wellbeing, meet legal requirements and boost productivity with occupational health support.

What occupational health services do Flex Health offer?

Flex Health provides a comprehensive range of occupational health services in Hull and Sheffield, and the UK, including health assessments, skin surveillance, drug and alcohol testing, spirometry (lung function), HAVS (hand-arm vibration syndrome) and audiometry (hearing) testing, management referrals, new starter medicals and pre-employment screening. Flex Health’s physiotherapy services can also be a vital part of a return-to-work program. Our tailored services help businesses maintain a healthy workforce.