Working Health Services Scotland
Working Health Services Scotland is an NHS service that aims to help
employees of small to medium enterprises remain in or return to
work quickly after a period of absence.
About Working Health Services Scotland
Find out about Working Health Services Scotland, including background information and how to use the service.
Case study 1
Case study 2
Working Health Services Tayside
Find out about Working Health Services Tayside.
Case Study 1 - Jane-Hairdresser
Jane owns her own hair salon - Clipso Hair Design - in Dundee and has recently received support from Working Health Services Tayside.
Case Study 2- SME-Clark Thompson-Insurance Brokers
A Dundee-based SME has helped introduce the Working Health Services programme to employees across the Tayside region.
Working Health Services Borders
Find out about Working Health Services Borders.
Case Study 1 - Mother of two
A mother of two from the Scottish Borders was able to avoid a long absence from work thanks to support she received from the Working Health Services Borders project.
Case study 2-John-Construction worker
John a Construction worker talks about the support he recieved from Working Health Services Borders.
Working Health Services Lothian
Find out about Working Health Services Lothian.
Case study 1-Michael-Heating Engineer
After a motorbike accident, which left Michael struggling to return to his former role. Input from Working Health Services Lothian helped him identify his work capabilities and negotiate a return into an alternative position within the company.
Case Study 2-Jack-Mechanic
Read how Working Health Services Lothian helped Jack return to work after an absence whilst maintaining the right balance between the employer’s needs and Jack's health.
Evaluation of Working Health Services Borders, Dundee and Lothian now available
This work began in 2008 in NHS Tayside and was followed in June 2009 by NHS Borders and further in July 2009 by NHS Lothian. The work was funded by the Scottish Government.
Free National Adviceline
work0800 019 2211
Confidential advice and information on a wide range of workplace health issues.
9am-5pm Mon-Thur, 9am-4.30pm Fri.

