Abstract
Summary
SOHWELL is an early intervention programme based on the biopsychosocial model which has transformed the way the States of Guernsey approaches work rehabilitation. As a result, in 2023 Guernsey experienced a 6-year low in terms of the number of sickness claims that lasted longer than six months.
Background
Like many jurisdictions, Guernsey has experienced a rising trend in long-term sickness and as a result has taken steps to transform its approach to work rehabilitation by focussing on occupational health and early intervention to minimise the number of cases that last more than 6 months.
Aims
• To develop an approach to work rehabilitation based on the biopsychosocial model.
• To work with private and public sector stakeholders to improve outcomes.
• To develop a work and wellbeing assessment to complement the work capability assessment.
• To develop an Occupational Health Strategy for the whole Island.
SOHWELL is an early intervention programme based on the biopsychosocial model which has transformed the way the States of Guernsey approaches work rehabilitation. As a result, in 2023 Guernsey experienced a 6-year low in terms of the number of sickness claims that lasted longer than six months.
Background
Like many jurisdictions, Guernsey has experienced a rising trend in long-term sickness and as a result has taken steps to transform its approach to work rehabilitation by focussing on occupational health and early intervention to minimise the number of cases that last more than 6 months.
Aims
• To develop an approach to work rehabilitation based on the biopsychosocial model.
• To work with private and public sector stakeholders to improve outcomes.
• To develop a work and wellbeing assessment to complement the work capability assessment.
• To develop an Occupational Health Strategy for the whole Island.
Keywords
Rehabilitation
Wellbeing
Partnership
Intervention
Strategy
