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Day One Absence Counselling and Support Service

Addressing anxiety and stress-related absences from the outset is crucial for employee wellbeing and a smooth return to work.

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Why Choose TAC Healthcare ?

Recent government studies have identified that poor mental health costs employers between £33 billion and £42 billion a year, and the UK economy between £74 billion and £99 billion per year. Our Day One Absence Counselling and Support Service provides immediate support to employees signed off sick due to anxiety or work-related stress.

Our service is designed to offer essential guidance and resources during this challenging period, facilitating a seamless transition back to the workplace. We understand the difficulties associated with returning to work after an absence and are committed to supporting both the employee and the employer through this process.

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Service Supporting Your Wellbeing Strategy

TAC Healthcare’s Day One Absence Counselling and Support Service offers a proactive approach to managing employee absences due to anxiety and stress. By providing immediate access to professional counselling, we aim to:

Reduce Absence Duration: Early intervention can significantly shorten absence periods, minimising business disruption.

Improve Employee Wellbeing: Timely support helps employees effectively manage their mental health, fostering a healthier workforce.

Enhance Productivity: A supported return to work can boost employee morale and productivity.

Mitigate Financial Impact: Reduced absenteeism due to mental health issues can lead to significant cost savings.

Create A Positive Work Environment: Demonstrating a commitment to employee wellbeing enhances company reputation and attracts top talent.

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By investing in this service, organisations can create a more supportive and resilient workplace while safeguarding their bottom line.

Structured Counselling Sessions

Our specialist Day One Absence Counselling and Support Service offers evidence-based counselling to help employees effectively manage stress and anxiety, facilitating a successful return to work.

Through a structured counselling process, individuals will:

✅ Understand the root cause: Explore the underlying factors contributing to their stress or anxiety, identifying triggers and patterns.

✅ Develop coping strategies: Learn practical techniques such as relaxation exercises, mindfulness, and assertiveness training to manage stress and regain control.

✅ Challenge negative thoughts: Employ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, fostering a more balanced perspective.

✅ Implement behavioural changes: Make gradual adjustments to behaviour through exposure to stressful situations, building resilience and confidence.

✅ Build prevention strategies: Develop long-term strategies to manage stress, including lifestyle changes, boundary setting, and strengthening support networks.

By addressing the underlying causes of stress and anxiety, providing practical coping mechanisms, and fostering resilience, TAC Healthcare's Day One Absence Counselling and Support Service empowers employees to improve their overall wellbeing and successfully return to work.

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TAC Healthcare's one day absence counselling service is designed to offer essential guidance and resources during this challenging period, facilitating a seamless transition back to the workplace. We understand the difficulties associated with returning to work after an absence and are committed to supporting both the employee and the employer through this process.

How The Referral Process Works

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Initiating a Referral

The service is initiated when an employee is issued a ‘Fit Note’ specifying stress, work-related stress, or anxiety as the reason for absence.

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Referral and Employee Consent

Managers, Occupational Health, or Human Resources can access TAC Healthcare’s Day One Absence Counselling and Support Service to request support for an employee’s return to work. Direct employee self-referral is not accepted.

Upon completion of the referral form, and with the employee’s consent, a TAC Healthcare counsellor will contact the employee on the same day.

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Initial Assessment and Information Sharing

A comprehensive 30-minute assessment will be conducted to evaluate the employee’s needs, concerns, and recovery goals. This information will inform the development of a tailored support plan. The employee will receive guidance on available resources and support options.

A detailed assessment report will be shared with the manager, HR, or Occupational Health within two working days, subject to the employee’s consent.

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Ongoing Support and Counselling Sessions

TAC Healthcare will provide ongoing support to the manager, HR, or Occupational Health as needed, facilitating a smooth return to work for the employee. The employee will receive six structured counselling sessions with our specialist counsellors.

WM Donald have been working with the team at TAC for over a Year now and are extremely happy with our decision to engage in their OH services.The team are friendly, professional, approachable, adaptable.

The team at TAC plays a vital role in ensuring the WM Donald team are fit and well and offer a wide variety of services. From a personal and operations perspective having the mobile healthcare clinic means our medical’s can be completed on site making it less disruptive for our employee. I look forward to continuing this partnership in the future.
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Rachel
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