Occupational Health Assessments for UK Employability Programmes.

Clinical insight, guidance and support for sustainable work reintegration.

At Health 2 Employment C.I.C, we specialise in Occupational Health Assessments (OHAs) that connect health, wellbeing, and employability, turning challenges into opportunities for sustainable work.

We deliver OHAs across DWP programmes such as Restart and WorkWell, and are supporting providers preparing for Connect to Work. Our expertise also includes legacy contracts, including the Work Programme, Work and Health Programme, JETS, and IPES. This breadth of experience ensures we understand the unique pressures of employability delivery and the importance of aligning health insight with employment goals.

Our assessments go beyond medical notes. They explain how health conditions, disabilities, and wider lifestyle factors affect daily life and work readiness and they translate this into clear, practical actions that employment advisers and employer engagement teams can use to move participants closer to sustainable work.

Why prime contractors should invest in Occupational Health Assessments

Prime contractors face a constant challenge: how to support participants with complex health needs while keeping job entry targets on track. Employment advisers bring vital coaching and motivational skills, but clinical health guidance adds another layer of specialist support to ensure participants don’t face unnecessary setbacks. Without clear health guidance, participants risk disengagement, repeated setbacks, or early job drop-out.

Evidence shows health conditions are the leading barrier to employment and sustainment in DWP programmes — more significant than motivation alone.

By embedding OHAs in employability delivery, contractors gain:

Improved job outcomes and sustainability – participants with health barriers get the right support early, reducing churn and increasing sustained job entries.
Stronger engagement – participants feel listened to, supported, and more motivated to continue with the programme.
Evidence for commissioners – OHAs demonstrate a proactive, person-centred approach to overcoming barriers, aligning with DWP priorities on health and employment.
Value for money – investing in assessments reduces wasted time on inappropriate job matching and increases ROI through successful, sustainable employment.

For every £1 spent on tailored health support, employability providers typically see over £2 returned in job outcome value through higher programme performance and reduced failure to sustain work.

What our assessments include

Our reports are designed to be clear, concise, and action-focused. Each assessment provides:

A holistic overview of health and wellbeing in the context of work.
Priority actions that can be taken quickly to stabilise health barriers.
Guidance on lifestyle improvements that strengthen long-term employability.
Work-focused recommendations that support safe, sustainable job matching.

Simple enough for non-clinical staff to use, but robust enough to provide the clinical insight needed to make informed decisions.

A holistic approach: looking beyond the diagnosis

Health is more than symptoms. Our OHAs consider:

Physical health – chronic pain, fatigue, mobility, long-term conditions.
Mental health – depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity.
Lifestyle – smoking, nutrition, exercise, sleep patterns.
Wider determinants – housing, financial hardship, social isolation, caring responsibilities.

By addressing these factors, we help participants improve not only their health but also their capacity to engage fully with employability support and future work.

The impact for participants and programmes

Participants gain confidence, access to health pathways, and realistic routes back into work.
Employment advisers receive clear, jargon-free guidance on how to support clients safely and effectively.
Employer engagement teams have practical advice on adjustments, helping them secure roles that are achievable and sustainable.
Prime contractors achieve stronger performance metrics, better commissioner confidence, and measurable social impact.

Why Health 2 Employment?

SEQOHS accredited – independently quality assured occupational health provider.
Specialist expertise – experienced in the employability sector, with thousands of Restart and Work and Health Programme assessments delivered.
Clinically robust, easy to use – reports written for non-clinical staff but grounded in (NICE)National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and (HSE) Health and Safety Executive best practice.
Social value – as a not-for-profit, we reinvest in community wellbeing and employability outcomes.
Performance outcomes: Around 30% of participants receiving OH assessments hit job entries, and 40% were still on programme with measurable progression (H2E Impact Report 2024).
Commissioner confidence: OHAs provided evidence of proactive, person-centred health support aligned with DWP priorities.

Partner with us

Investing in Occupational Health Assessments isn’t just about compliance — it’s about improving outcomes, reducing barriers, and helping participants thrive.

As part of The Busy Group UK, we contribute to a wider social impact mission that brings together employability, education, skills, and occupational health and wellbeing services nationwide. The Busy Group UK is committed to helping individuals overcome barriers, access sustainable work, and improve long-term wellbeing — ensuring that every service we deliver adds value not only to participants but also to the communities and commissioners we serve.