Health hope for Lanarkshire workers

Mar 19 2008

A NEW free NHS occupational health service provides hope for Lanarkshire’s workforce.

Employers and employees of small to medium sized businesses can now benefit from the free and confidential service.

The ‘Hope’ project has launched a free telephone line that GP's, employers and employees can contact to refer.

A service unique in Scotland, ’Hope’ offers an initial consultation with a case manager who will complete a holistic assessment

To be eligible, staff must have a GP in Lanarkshire and work in a business, with less than 250 employees.

Making a referral is simple, just call the freephone advice line on 0800 019 2211.