Return to Work Library (RTWL)
For employees, returning to work after sickness absence can feel like a big step. They might be excited to get back to what's familiar, but also apprehensive, perhaps even overwhelmed. They might already be at work, finding it more challenging than expected to manage symptoms of a health condition. Without the right support at the right time, this common feeling can cause employees to take sickness absence or prolong their absence from work. Seeking support early and receiving good, evidence-based input can minimise this risk, and even prevent future absence.
What it is
Form Health's Return to Work Library (RTWL) is grounded in a live national policy debate, the Keep Britain Working Review, built on clinically credible methodology and delivered in partnership with CMASPro.
It is a secure, cloud-based platform for office and home-based employees that reflects the physical and cognitive demands employees face in everyday work and combines clinical and vocational rehabilitation best practice to provide structured, practical self-led guidance that helps them remain in work or return to work confidently and remain well at work over time.
Who it is for
This self-led programme is for employees.
It is designed to be a scalable model for both employers and insurers, giving them a low-cost, evidence-informed first step for when an employee is struggling at work, or is in the early stages of absence, that can sit ahead of formal case management or stand alone for lower-complexity cases.
What is involved
Employees are given access to 9 self-help video modules, with accompanying guides and reflection activities. Videos can be listened to in multiple languages, viewed with subtitles and played at different speeds. With each video, employees can access a written guide and reflection booklet, helping them consolidate learning and, if they choose, use their reflections to communicate more confidently with their employer.
The referrer (employer or insurer) is provided with separate written and video guidance so they understand what the product aims to do and receive tips on how they can support the employee throughout the process without having to be a clinician or case manager.
What the referrer receives
Relevant data is captured throughout the process to analyse usage and the benefit for the employee. If they choose to access the data points, it can help the referrer (employer or insurer) identify areas where support is needed both on an individual and company-wide basis, and where appropriate, signpost employees to relevant parties such as their GP, NHS or company benefits to expedite their recovery. These outcome measures can also inform next steps in terms of vocational rehabilitation input.
Need the evidence first?
Our functional assessments give a claim or case an objective baseline: functional, cognitive, psychological and workplace evaluations that stand up to scrutiny.
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Whether it is one referral or a programme of work, start with a conversation.