Occupational Health Services for UK Employers
David Barber (OH) Ltd operates as a long-term delivery partner, providing occupational health services for organisations with complex workforce needs.
Our focus is rehabilitation delivered on site, close to the work itself. We deliver a bespoke range of occupational health services that bring together health surveillance, clinical assessment, and rehabilitation. Our approach looks at the whole person in the context of the job and the working environment, rather than treating physical or mental health in isolation.
Our systems provide employees with clear direction and give employers visibility over cases, progress, and outcomes. This allows occupational health to be used properly, with better results for people and less disruption for the business and the wider community.
How Our End-to-End Occupational Rehabilitation System Works
From Risk Identification to Return to Work, our five-stage model connects health surveillance, fitness-for-work assessments, and rehabilitation into one joined-up system. Every step is clinically led and documented for audit.
Identify risk early
We carry out on-site health surveillance in real working environments, not from a distance. This allows us to spot emerging health risks where work is happening.
Confirm risks and controls in practice
Risk assessment and control review sit directly alongside surveillance. We look at whether controls are effective in day-to-day operations.
Assess fitness where risk tolerance is low
We provide structured medical assessments with clear fitness-to-work outcomes. Decisions are evidence-based in a way that stands up to scrutiny.
Manage sickness absence without delay
Where health issues affect performance, we step in early. Our hybrid absence management combines rapid remote triage with on-site clinical assessment where needed.
Support rehabilitation and return to work
We provide rehabilitation and return-to-work pathways, customised to the role and the individual. The focus is on safe reintegration and maintaining long-term workability.
The Cost of Delayed Occupational Health
UK employers lost an estimated 148.9 million working days to sickness absence in 2024. That's not just an HR problem, it's a planning, capacity, and margin problem.
What changes when you get answers in days, not weeks?
At David Barber (OH) Ltd, we help UK employers get out of the cycle of delays, uncertainty, and repeat absence. We provide clinically led occupational health that’s designed to move quickly and land clearly, so HR and managers can make confident decisions without weeks of waiting or vague recommendations.We’ve been established for 10+ years and operate with independent clinical oversight so outcomes are fair, evidence-based, and defensible for both management and employees. Our governance and security controls are backed by SEQOHS-aligned processes and ISO 9001 + ISO 27001 accreditations.
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10+ Years
UK-wide occupational health delivery
SEQOHS
Accredited – the gold standard for clinical quality
ISO 9001
Certified processes and data security
24-48 Hours
Report turnaround — contractual, not aspirational
Nationwide
On-site teams and clinic networks wherever you operate
30-50%
Reduction in appointment no-shows via AI-assisted scheduling
20%
average cut in agency and backfill spend when cases close faster
10-25%
Absence reduction through early intervention
Our Occupational Health Services
Health Surveillance
Long-term sickness cases drag on with no clear clinical direction. Employees are stuck waiting. Managers are left guessing. Reports arrive late and say just enough to delay decisions, not resolve them.
Learn MoreSickness Absence Management
When sickness absence drifts, costs rise quickly. We manage cases through a hybrid clinical model that combines early triage, structured clinical review, and on-site input where role demands or recovery require it. The focus is on clear guidance, practical adjustments, and safe return-to-work planning that managers can act on without delay.
Learn MoreHGV MEDICAL
The law states that HGV drivers must be in fit health in order to legally drive commercial vehicles in and around British roads.
Learn MoreSafety-Critical Medicals
For safety-critical roles, tolerance for uncertainty is low. We deliver fitness-for-duty and safety-critical medicals with a strong emphasis on on-site assessment where required, so outcomes reflect the real demands of the role. Decisions are consistent, structured, and supported by clear clinical rationale.
Learn MoreDrug + Alcohol Testing
Drug and alcohol testing protects people, decisions, and operations. We provide pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident testing delivered on site or through our clinical network. Results are handled quickly and integrated into wider case management where further support or intervention is needed.
Learn MoreWorkplace Vaccinations
Workplace vaccination programmes reduce disruption during peak illness periods and support continuity in high-contact and safety-sensitive roles. We deliver on-site vaccination clinics that are straightforward to organise, easy for employees to attend, and supported by clear clinical governance.
Learn MorePre-Employment + Fitness to Work
We carry out role-specific pre-employment screening and fitness-to-work assessments, delivered on site or through clinics, to reduce placement risk and prevent avoidable absence once employment begins. Findings feed into ongoing occupational health and rehabilitation planning where needed.
Learn MoreAccreditations
Why Choose David Barber (OH) Ltd?
Book a 30-minute consultation and we will review your current occupational health provision, highlight any gaps, and show you practical improvements to reduce absence, improve compliance, and support better outcomes.
Clinical independence
We operate at arm's length. Every recommendation is evidence-based and defensible. Both your management and your employees can trust the outcomes.
Contractual turnaround times
48 hours for standard reports. Same-day for urgent cases. If we miss it, we tell you why and when. No vague promises.
Transparent delivery
Real-time dashboards showing every case status, every trend, every cost metric. No black box. No excuses.
Dedicated account manager
One point of accountability. Quarterly performance reviews. If something's wrong, you know exactly who to hold responsible.
Zero disruption integration
We plug into your systems. Your team keeps using the tools they know. Data flows automatically. No training required.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place!
You’re an HR leader watching absence drift
Long-term sickness cases drag on with no clear clinical direction. Employees are stuck waiting. Managers are left guessing. Reports arrive late and say just enough to delay decisions, not resolve them.
You’re an Operations leader carrying hidden compliance risk
Different sites follow different processes. HSE obligations exist on paper, but proving consistency across working environments feels uncomfortable, especially when an audit or incident is not theoretical.
Your growth has outpaced your occupational health provision.
More sites, headcount, and referrals expose disconnected systems. Cases drop, and your provider struggles with volume, visibility, and on-the-ground delivery.
Trusted by employers across the East Midlands
Frequently asked questions
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