Posted By Linda Westrupp Does anyone out there (preferably in the public sector or large org.) have their own in house Occupational Health service. If so, would you be willing to let me talk to you about how it is organised, who manages it, could I come and have a look and ask awkward questions etc.? Thank you in anticipation Linda

Posted By Paul Leadbetter Alan I think Linda's e-mail address will give you a big clue! Paul

Posted By Mint We operate an in-house Occ Health department, but it is relatively small scale. One nurse working 8.30am ~ 4.30pm Monday to Friday and a Doctor who visits twice a month for half a day each time (approx' 850 employees). The facility is mainly a first aid function but also carries out hearing tests, medicals, some Risk Assessments, etc. Management is via the Health, Safety and Environment Department with the Head of SHE also being the nurse's manager. We have first aiders on site to act as first line help in the case of accident or incident. If you need any further info, feel free to send me an e-mail.

Posted By Victoria Kieran Linda, feel free to e-mail direct to ask more questions etc, some initial background information for you: Public sector - Higher Education, employees 4500+, currently Head of H&S and Occupational Health Department, on the Occ Health side we have one f/t Occ Health Nurse, currently recruiting a second p/t Occ Health nurse, additionally have an Occ Health Medical Adviser, who is contracted for two days per week. Best regards Victoria

Posted By Paula Brooks Linda, I am an Occ. Health Practitioner with 15 years experience of working in a variety of organisations. Feel free to email or telephone me paula.brooks@treves.co.uk Tel: (01423) 798839 It may help to talk. My present workplace is in North Yorkshire. Long way to travel.