Calls for better use of occupational therapists to reduce burden of sick leave

Calls for better use of occupational therapists to reduce burden of sick leave NHS workers take on average 14 days sick leave every year, well above the national average. Stress and depression are cited as the main reasons why and a lack of staff can cause major issues for frontline services.
A new report from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists says the problem could be addressed by employing occupational therapists directly within NHS occupational health services where they can provide specific vocational interventions and workplace modifications to get staff back to work. NHS Networks