Overland Health - Employers

Human Resources professionals understand well that there is an opportunity to improve absenteeism rates. Recent research by the Royal Mail suggests that the ROI for procative investment in treating bad backs is 4:1.

• Musculoskeletal conditions especially back pain and related disorders are the single largest cause of absence from work or poor performance (Health and Safety Executive, October 2006)

• 47% of certified sickness absences are stated as caused by musculoskeletal conditions (Health and Safety Executive, October 2006)

• An estimated 9.5 million working days were lost in 2005/2006 through musculoskeletal disorders caused or made worse by work (Health and Safety Executive, October 2006)

• At least 5 million adults consult their GP annually about back pain (Health and Safety Executive, October 2006)

• 70% of injuries get worse without treatment (Clinical Medicine 2004;Vol 4: July/August: Conference Reports)

British employers lose vast amounts of revenue each year due to absence caused by ill-health. Musculoskeletal complaints, in particular back pain, are the leading cause of absence affecting 1.1 million people per year. Overland Health are able to offer a low-cost, high quality solution to managing these absences that will be of huge benefit to employers and employees alike. Improving the well-being if your staff and returning them to work days, or even weeks, faster than treatment through the NHS.

Evidence is amassing that with the right support arrangements, work can also be part of the recovery by contributing to a person's self-esteem and sense of being productive. What urgently needs to change is the attitude of many GPs and employers that a sufferer must be 100% well before any return to work can be contemplated."

If your employees suffer from back or neck pain and visit their GP, the chances are they will be given a pain-killing prescription and advice to rest. Statistics show, however, that this is the worst thing possible for a speedy return to health. A carefully managed return to mobility, coupled with immediate treatment and rehabilitation advice from a qualified practitioner, can drastically reduce the number of days that they spend away from their place of employment.

Overland Health will build a package that suits your business. Let our panel of qualified and experienced practitioners be the first port of call for your employees. We can significantly improve their quality of life and expedite their return to work.

A Lower Cost Solution which pays for itself handsomely

Because of a very low cost base and a carefully assembled panel of musculoskeletal practitioners, we can offer you market-leading rates for treatment.

• Standardised fees

• A comprehensive national panel

• Convenient locations and out of hours appointments to suit your employees

• A fast-track service to provide immediate treatment

• Excellent clinical standards

• A fully supported package tailored to the particular requirements of your company

• A single national number available to managers or employees

• Comprehensive assessment reports prepared by healthcare professionals

• Occupational Health and return-to-work advice

• Management reports to suit your requirements let us prove the difference we are making

Our treatment provision is a benefit that will be equally attractive to your staff and your Finance Director.

• Improved morale

• Improved productivity

• Shorter absences from work

• Less disruption to work schedule

• Significant bottom-line savings gained through a proactive approach to absence management

Call us today to discuss how we can design a package to meet your needs.