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Occupational Health is a specialist branch of medicine specifically focussing on the health of employees within the workplace. It encompasses the physical and mental well-being of employees, and the effects of work on health, and health on work. 

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Kernow Occupational Health (KOH) is a local, SEQOHS accredited independent provider of Occupational Health services. It was founded by a qualified Registered Nurse and experienced Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner, who undertakes the delivery of all the services offered.

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To see a list of services provided, please see the services page

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Why are Occupational Health services needed?

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Employers hold a legal responsibility to ensure their workforce do not suffer ill effects from their employment, workplace environment or any specific tasks that their employees may carry out as part of their job. It's important to ensure they do not become unwell or have an existing medical condition made worse as a direct result of these factors.

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How can Kernow Occupational Health services benefit you as an employer?

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Engaging the advice and support of Occupational Health Specialists can offer organisations an opportunity to improve the current and future health and success of their enterprise by strengthening the wellbeing of employees. Together, interventions can be designed to protect and improve health, with the potential to reduce absence levels, increase productivity of staff through wellness and motivation, and act proactively on reducing sickness.

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The potential benefits of procuring Kernow Occupational Health services could include:

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• Assisting employers in their legal obligations relating to their workers’ health

• Earlier return to work from absences

• The prospect of greater engagement and motivation of employees as they feel more valued

• Opportunities to achieve less disruption as the result of employees being absent and reduce the impact of overall costs this causes the organisation