It looks like you're trying to refer someone to us. This is because you have concerns about an individual being able to perform their usual duties at work due to a health condition or incident.

To make sure we send you to the right team, please answer the following questions:

Questions

Is this individual at significant risk of permanently being unable to fulfill the essential duties of their role due to their injury, illness, or condition?

YesNo

Could there be a requirement for a specialised doctor to review the individual’s fitness for duty, in a way that is legally defendable?

YesNo

Would you like a review of an individual's fitness to complete their usual role?

YesNo

Is an individual returning to site (to their usual role) after time off recovering from an illness or injury?

YesNo, the individual is currently onsite

Based on your response(s); it would appear your request will require the input of our Specialist Occupational Medical Assessment (SOMA) Team - If this is correct, please complete the following section to proceed with a referral and a member of our SOMA team will be in contact with you shortly:

Yes, I would like to progress to SOMANo, I want to start again

It sounds like you are requiring a Medication Declaration.

This is when a worker has declared taking new medication and you are unsure if this affects their ability to complete the role safely.

Yes, this is what I needNo, I have a different request

Would you like a medical opinion or a classification of an individual's injury or illness? (This may include determining if it is an occupational illness, a work-related injury or a loss of time injury)

YesNo

It sounds like you are requiring an Injury Classification.

Injury Classifications are when the doctor is required to provide a medical opinion or classification on an injury or illness. This can be in relation to an incident that occurred inside or outside of work.

Yes, this is what I needNo, I have a different request

Would you like a doctor to review an individual's Drug & Alcohol results? These reviews are conducted when an interpretation is required for a drug and/or alcohol test results.

YesNo

As part of a pre-employment medical or medical review, has an individual been identified as requiring a Health Management Plan? (e.g. due to having a long-term health condition that needs monitoring, or due to having a high BMI)

YesNo

Does the individual work for a rail company and are requiring a Triggered Medical? Triggered Medical assessments are specifically for individuals working in the rail industry. They are usually required when the employee has a health concern or has declared a change in health.

YesNo

Are these Drug & Alcohol results for an existing employee or part of a pre-employment medical process?

Existing EmployeePre-employment

In regard to the role the individual is applying for, is it considered Safety Sensitive Aviation Activity (SSAA)?

YesNo, but it is a safety critical roleNo and it is not a safety critical role

In regard to this individual's role, is it considered Safety Sensitive Aviation Activity (SSAA)?

YesNo, but it is a safety critical roleNo and it is not a safety critical role

It sounds like this individual will require a review with one of our Medical Review Officers (MRO).

MROs are specially trained doctors who can provide specialist opinions on individuals working in various sectors including aviation (including roles that come under Safety Sensitive Aviation Activity).

Yes, this is what I needNo, I have a different request

Does an individual require health and wellbeing support after exposure to a traumatic event on site?

YesNo

It sounds like you are requiring a Health Management Plan.

This is to assist in the monitoring and management of an individual's medical condition onsite and apply any restrictions if necessary.

Yes, this is what I needNo, I have a different request

It sounds like you are requiring a Return to Work assessment.

Return to work assessments are when a doctor reviews an employee's physical and/or mental capacity to return to their full job, following time off work due to an injury or illness.

Yes, this is what I needNo, I have a different request

It sounds like you are requiring a Fitness for Work assessment.

Fitness for work assessments are when a doctor will determine an individual's physical and mental capacity to return to their usual role.

Yes, this is what I needNo, I have a different request

It sounds like you are requiring a Triggered Medical Assessment

Triggered Medical assessments are specifically for individuals working in the rail industry. They are usually required when the employee has a health concern or has declared a change in health.

Yes, this is what I needNo, I have a different request

It sounds like you a requiring a Complex Case/Health and Wellbeing Plan.

This service is to assist in the trauma-informed proactive, or reactive psychological management of an individual post traumatic event in or outside of the workplace.

Yes, this is what I needNo, I want to start again

It sounds like you are requiring a File Review.

File Reviews are when the doctor is required to review all information and provide a secondary medical opinion, fitness for work determination, and recommendations regarding an individual’s condition or injury. The individual may have previously been assessed by a GP or other specialist, and the advice of an occupational and environmental doctor is required. These assessments typically do not include a consultation.

Yes, this is what I needNo, I have a different request

This type of request is managed by our Cases Team. Please complete the following section to proceed with referral.

Yes, please proceed to the Cases TeamNo, I want to start again

SOMA/Cases Referral Form