Work Capacity Assessment

The Work Capacity Assessment is an in-depth assessment that explores fitness for work and work capabilities.

What is a Work Capacity Assessment?

This expert assessment clarifies how neurological symptoms, the environment, and well-being impact an individual's capabilities and work performance by outlining key strengths and challenges, risks, and support needs.

It includes a standardised sensory or cognitive assessment and an evaluation of psychological impact; this report also clarifies fitness to work and performance challenges that will influence long-term work outcomes.

The Work Capacity Assessment provides valuable insights into an individual's capabilities and risks, and an expert opinion on current and future work fitness. The assessment also examines cognitive or sensory needs, incorporating an individual personal impact evaluation and providing workplace adjustment advice.

This capacity for work assessment happens remotely (online), but in-person assessments are available dependent on clinical capacity, and additional charges will apply.

Who is a Work Capacity Assessment for?

Individuals

This assessment has been designed for working age individuals with a neurological diagnosis, and those who are suspected or confirmed to be neurodivergent. It is suitable for those who are at or absent from work.

Business Critical Role

The Work Capacity Assessment is recommended for individuals working in senior executive, executive, or business critical roles where a more detailed understanding of risk is required.

What is Included in a Work Capacity Assessment?

This assessment includes:

Review of medical status and current medical provision
Standardised impact and severity rating of neurological symptoms
Standardised cognitive or sensory (dependent on diagnosis) evaluation, and environmental personal impact evaluation
Analysis of function with an emphasis on work routine, job role, and demands
Exploration of strengths, challenges and values, and motivators relating to work
Adjustment and support recommendations
Recommendations regarding alternative roles

The Outcomes of your Assessment

Upon completion of the Work Capacity Assessment, the occupational therapist will have answered any key questions and concerns provided by the individual and their referrer.

The occupational therapist will have had the opportunity to understand the individual's aspirations for their future, as well as understanding what their employer wishes for them in terms of returning to work.

The individual will be given a functional impact rating which will advise whether the individual, from a functional perspective, is fit for work. Depending on this answer, the occupational therapist will make recommendations.

If an individual is not yet fit for work, it is common for the occupational therapist to recommend a neurological occupational therapy rehabilitation pathway that will help support the individual back to being fit for work.

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Neuro Logical from Krysalis is a workplace health service for employers who face the challenge of a neurological and neurodivergent condition at work.

We provide clinical services aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of employees in work and those absent from work. For individuals who are absent, we offer support to facilitate their return to the workplace.

Neuro Logical has been designed for the workplace to deliver best outcomes for individuals and employers impacted by a neurological condition, improving results and efficiency by enabling timely and appropriate early intervention.

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What others says

I am always so impressed by the therapist’s commitment to and ongoing understanding of Claire and her situation. I am sure the rest of the family will share my thoughts so please pass on our heartfelt thanks to the therapy team when you next see them. Sister of brain injury survivor
I just wanted to drop you a line to say, whenever I call the office, Claire, in particular, is always very charming and efficient. She is a good representative of your company and has a nice phone manner and a good approach to customer service. So, thank you Claire. Mother of brain injury survivor
The following will never be enough to illustrate Paul’s journey but we are eternally grateful to the NHS, IM, ILS, Krysalis and the whole infrastructure that has been created for Paul. Yes, Paul is focused, determined and driven but the whole team have created a rehabilitation environment that has changed our life and Pauls future, they have made the thought of life and rehabilitation, turn from the impossible to the possible. Brother of brain injured survivor
The thought of having the family undertake this journey alone seems impossible and we will be always grateful. We all recognise that James is still on the rehabilitation journey, but there is no stopping him. He has just walked to Mum’s & Dad’s on his own (phone first to say he’s on his way)... what a way to celebrate the 2-year journey.Brother of brain injured survivor
I highly recommend Krysalis Consultancy OT services. Anna has been our life line since she came on board to help my husband following his brain injury. He has improved greatly thanks to Anna’s input in assisting him to become independent, teaching him step by step the simple things which we all take for granted. Anna is there for us 100%, teaching us both strategies to enable us to achieve better results.Wife of brain injured survivor
Just a short note to thank you very much for your hard work and persistence over the last few months, your guidance has undoubtedly helped and taken the pressure off me (I have benefited from the sessions greatly). I am really encouraged by the last few weeks and optimistic that if Peter keeps working at it he will continue to make good progress.Brother of brain injured survivor

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