You have been referred by your manager, or HR department to Peak Occupational Health in Whaley Bridge for an Occupational Health assessment based on your company employment.

 

We are located at 7 Market Street, Whaley Bridge High Peak sk23 7AA.

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This advice sheet is aimed at assisting you to understand what to expect from this appointment.

 

• Please ensure that you are fully aware of the reason for your referral to us and that you have been given the opportunity to discuss this with your manager.

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• You will be asked to sign a consent form by your manager agreeing to this assessment. This is a routine process, but if you are not happy to be referred, you have the right to refuse your consent.

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• Please ensure that you bring your latest Job Description with for your first appointment. Please also bring with you details and dates of any previous employment you may have undertaken, and a list of medication you are taking.

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• You will be asked to complete a registration form at your first attendance with us. This includes your full name, address and contact telephone number. All personal details requested on this form are kept completely confidential by Peak Occupational Health. Please make sure your details are accurate and up-to-date including the name and contact details of your GP.

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• Please note you are unable to change, or cancel your appointment personally. All appointments are made by your company as your employer. Any changes to appointments must be done through your line manager.

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• All personal information that you impart to any member of the team at Peak Occupational Health is treated with respect, stored securely and remains completely confidential.

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• Depending on what type of assessment you have been referred for, you may be asked to undress for an examination, or requested to assist with a relevant practical/physical test related to your appointment. If you require a chaperone, please make this clear at your appointment.

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• All assessment results and reports provided by Peak Occupational Health are unbiased, independent and undertaken in the strictest confidence. We are not party to any internal company policing, or disciplinary process.  

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• You are entitled to read a copy of any report we produce about you and you will always be asked for your signed consent before any report about you is submitted to your manager, or company. If you do not give your consent, your report will not be sent, but your company is then allowed by law to proceed with your case following company policy, without your report.

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• We may need to obtain further information from your GP or hospital Consultant. If this is required, we will ask for your consent to contact any third party before any request for information is made.

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• We may suggest that you are referred to another third-party professional for further treatment. This will only take place with your agreement, consent and company engagement. 

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• You will not be charged for your appointments. Charges are made through your company as your employer. If you miss or do not attend an appointment however, you may be liable to a charge under your company rules.

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• Peak Occupational Health is not liable for any loss of, or damage to your personal belongings whilst you are on site.