Occupational Health

What is Occupational Health?

The specialist field of Occupational Health covers:    

Health related to work and Work and its impact on health.

The purpose of the University's Occupational Health service is to provide a professional, effective and efficient resource which is proactive in the promotion of the health and well-being of physical and mental health of staff and students in relation to their work or studies.

The Occupational Health team will assist in the identification, development, implementation, monitoring and review of strategies for the delivery of occupational health services across the University.

It is not a replacement or substitute for the services provided by General Practitioners or other specialists and any treatments or prescription requirements remain their responsibility, not that of the Occupational Health service.

The team take an impartial view and remain objective in the advice given to employers, workers, academic staff and students.

Employee Flu Voucher Scheme

What is seasonal flu?

Seasonal flu is a viral illness spread by coughs and sneezes. People can catch it all year round but it's more common in winter, which is why it's known as seasonal flu. It’s easily spread and can affect a large number of working adults of all ages.

Who can claim a free Flu vaccination voucher?

Any university staff member can claim a free Boots flu voucher by sending a request in by email from their staff email account to occupational.health@hud.ac.uk

Occupational health will then send you an email with your voucher and instructions on how to book an appointment at your local Boots Pharmacy.

How do I use the voucher?

Your voucher will come with instructions on how to book an appointment in over 2000 Boots Pharmacy locations.

If you have any difficulty in using the voucher please get in touch with the Occupational Health team.

I have a question about the scheme, who can I ask?

Occupational Health will be able to help you with your query.

Please get in touch with the team: 01484 471800 / occupational.health@hud.ac.uk