How and why a tiered model of occupational health can bridge the gap between health and work

British Journal of Healthcare Management 2026

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Authors: Lara Shemtob, Kabir Varghese, Lara Shemtob, Jenny Dee, Austen A.R. El-Osta
DOI: 10.12968/bjhc.2025.0097
Cited by: 1
References: 4

Abstract

Ill health that results in absence from work is a significant concern for the NHS and the UK government, both in terms of healthcare staff sickness and loss of working time among the general public. This article describes a national pilot that implemented a tiered model of health and work support, aiming to provide timely access to appropriate services and help people return to, and remain in, employment.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Workplace Health and Well-being Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue Employment and Welfare Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
British Journal of Healthcare Management
Publisher
Mark Allen Group
Volume
32
Issue
2
Pages
1–5
Publication date
2 February 2026
Language
EN