Sickness and Absence

Key documents

• COVID-19 Occupational Health Risk Assessment Advice
• Management of Sickness Absence Policy and Guidance
• Occupational Health - Guide for Making a Referral
• Sickness absence toolkit for managers

Forms

• COVID-19 Management / HR Referral To Occupational Health Service
• SC1 form – Incapacity benefit claim form
• Occupational Health – Referral Form
• Occupational Health – Self Referral Form
• Occupational Health – DHA Referral Form

Phased returns and return to work

• Phased return policy and guidance
• Phased return to work form
• Return to work meeting record

Resources

• Understanding and Positively Managing Sickness Absence - guidance document from The Healthy Worker
• Long COVID Support and Guidance
• Managing Long COVID Symptoms - Leaflet

Further advice and Support

HR Business Partners and their teams provide advice and guidance to Public Service managers and staff with regard to all HR management and employee and industrial relations issues.