Work Capacity Assessment

What is a Work Capacity Assessment?

A Work Capacity Assessment provides an expert evaluation of how neurological symptoms, the environment and well-being impact an individual’s capabilities and work performance. It identifies key strengths and challenges, potential risks and the support needed to achieve sustainable work outcomes.

The assessment includes a standardised neurological or sensory assessment, alongside an evaluation of the individual’s personal and psychological impact. It explores factors affecting current work performance and provides expert opinion on fitness to work, including current and future work capacity.

The Work Capacity Assessment brings these findings together to provide clear, evidence-based recommendations, including advice on appropriate workplace adjustments, support needs and factors that may influence longer-term work outcomes.

This capacity for work assessment is usually completed remotely (online). In-person assessments may also be available, subject to clinical capacity and additional charges.

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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

Following the Work Capacity Assessment, the occupational therapist will provide clear answers to the key questions and concerns raised by the individual and their referrer.

The assessment considers the individual’s aspirations for the future alongside their employer’s expectations and the factors influencing a successful and sustainable return to work.

A functional impact rating provides a clear indication of whether the individual is currently fit for work from a functional perspective. Based on the assessment findings, the occupational therapist will provide recommendations for appropriate next steps, including any support or workplace adjustments required.

Where an individual is not yet fit for work, the occupational therapist may recommend a neurological occupational therapy rehabilitation pathway to address the barriers identified and support progress towards a safe and sustainable return to work.

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