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#1 Posted : 27 September 2005 12:45:00(UTC)
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Posted By Debbie S I am in the process of sending out letters to all our night workers to offer then free health assessments (in accordance with the Working time Directive). I have a company locally who can do the paper questionnaire followed by a medical examination (if thought to be necessary). The problem is more a logistical one. We have 7 depots across the country from Glos to Falkirk to Norfolk. I am looking to see if anyone knows of a national company to provide this service as I know that the night workers from the other depots would not come across to the head office area if they required a medical examination (even though petrol costs would be re-imburssed). Any suggestions welcome.
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#2 Posted : 27 September 2005 13:44:00(UTC)
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Posted By M MacDonald Hi, We currently use BUPA for this purpose. We only ask our employees to complete the paper questionnaire - I don't think we have ever had an actual examination (but I've only been here for 9 months). I think they charge around £20-£25 for this. I know that have locations around the country. HTH Michelle
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#3 Posted : 10 October 2005 15:46:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jon Pegg Hi, I note that you appear to use outside organisations to prepare the health questionnaire as well. The DTI publish a sample questionnaire that only needs "tweaking" to fit the circumstances locally. A MIOSH should be in a position to prepare such a questionnaire. Has anyone actually done the questionnaire themselves. (NB I am not talking about a medical examination which must be done by a doctor or nurse) Please let me know Thanks Jon
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#4 Posted : 10 October 2005 17:22:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bill Waddy Hi Debbie Why not try the NHS? We used to use a well known private company but the costs just got out of hand (typical yorky response). We switched to NHS about 4 or 5 years ago and find them highly efficient and professional. We operate 24 / 7 - 5 x 12 hour shifts so have the same problems as you with night shift working - Check out the web site http://www.nhsplus.nhs.u...llaboutoh/allaboutoh.asp Cheers Bill
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#5 Posted : 10 October 2005 23:34:00(UTC)
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Posted By John Webster Hi Debbie Just have to endorse Bill's recommendation of the NHS - but then I would, wouldn't I?
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