A new service to provide health and work support is now available across Fife to support people who have a health issue, condition or disability that is affecting their work.
Health & Work Support is the new easy way to access advice and guidance for anyone who needs help to stay in, or get back into work, if they have a health condition, health issue or disability. It is also available to support employers with general guidance or specific advice on a whole range of health and work issues. The service is secure and confidential and the support is tailored to the individual.
Support coordinator Paula Donaldson met with me this week to explain the project and explained that to get the help that people need quickly and easily they have a Freephone number as well as being able to find online.
The number is 08000 192 211 and access through the website is available at healthandworksupport.scot
Whichever way people get in touch they will be put in contact with a healthcare professional who will provide personalised advice, tailored to the individual’s needs.
I very much welcome this new initiative which will be of great use to people who work for smaller employers or are self-employed and do not have access to occupational health services through their employer. The project is being funded through NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government and is in response to a recognised need or gap for many workers.
People can get in touch for free by calling 08000192211 or going to www.healthandworksupport.scot
