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Back in Action UK sets the standard for workplace physical health with SEQOHS accreditation.

Molly Woollett

13/09/24

The Blog

Back in Action UK sets the standard for workplace physical health with SEQOHS accreditation.

13/09/24

Introduction

Back in Action UK has been awarded the highly coveted SEQOHS accreditation (Safe, Effective, Quality Occupational Health Service) to become one of just a handful of companies in the UK to receive this accreditation.

This prestigious certification, endorsed by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, is the gold standard for occupational health services, ensuring that providers meet rigorous standards of quality and safety.

By achieving this certification, Back in Action UK has demonstrated its dedication to delivering high-quality, effective, and safe occupational health services that meet the needs of employers and employees alike across its comprehensive range of occupational physiotherapy services, which include:

  • Specialist on-site and off-site physiotherapy,
  • Ergonomic assessments and consultancy,
  • Bespoke and market-leading injury prevention training (IPT), and
  • Wellness programs designed to enhance employee engagement and productivity.

In addition, the company which is part of the Sano Physiotherapy Group – a leading national provider of musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy services, has achieved ISO 9001 certification for its back-office quality management system through its parent company.

Sano Physiotherapy managing director Matthew Taylor explained:

 

“The dual recognition through SEQOHS and ISO9001 certification highlights our commitment to providing the highest level of service for our customers and reinforces our position as a leader in the occupational health sector.

“We look forward to continuing to support the health and wellbeing of workplaces across the UK with our values led, client focused services.”

Sano Physiotherapy Head of Customer Success Alex Bell added:

 

“Achieving SEQOHS accreditation is a significant milestone for us as it highlights our dedication to excellence and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of employees in every workplace we serve. We will continue to innovate and enhance our services to meet the evolving needs of our customers.”

About Back in Action UK:

Back in Action UK are a national specialist Occupational Physiotherapy service. We provide physiotherapy and related services to many corporate and public sector clients throughout the UK and work closely with many Occupational Health Companies and Physicians who refer to us for our specialist knowledge and services.

Back In Action UK was founded in 2001 following first-hand experience in industrial rehabilitation in the USA. We discovered that physiotherapy interventions in the workplace helped companies to get their injured employees back to work safely and more quickly.

At this time, this pro-active, forward-thinking approach was an uncommon practice in the UK. Using proven results and our experience in workplace health and customer care excellence, we began to deliver a unique, innovative service to our corporate clients in the heart of London.

Alongside delivering excellent clinical outcomes for our patients, we were keen to understand how we could improve our offering further to deliver the very best outcomes for our patients and our expanding corporate client base.

In 2014, we made the seminal decision to sell our London-based private clinics and move forward with our vision of delivering services on our clients’ sites around the UK in order to further improve the effectiveness of their service.

Delivering our services onsite enabled us to move away from providing an isolated solution for our patients by engaging with them in the workplace.  From this position we could provide real long-term solutions by getting to the source of the problem and being proactive. Our approach enabled us to reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) and injuries from happening in the first place.

The in-house model enabled us to develop as a specialist in the delivery of workplace ergonomics and occupational physiotherapy to the benefit of our clients and patients alike.

Following our emergence as a workplace specialist we have become a true partner to our corporate customers, helping to deliver company objectives and goals in the health and wellbeing space whilst also improving the bottom line, reducing absence levels, and helping to create a healthier, more productive workforce.

 

About SEQOHS:

Launched in 2010, SEQOHS sets the standards for occupational health services to deliver a Safe Effective Quality Occupational Health Service and receive accreditation.

Today, the SEQOHS accreditation scheme is an integral part of the occupational health service landscape and the recognised industry standard.

The SEQOHS standards were inspired by Dame Carol Black’s review of the health of Britain’s working-age population, ‘Working for a healthier tomorrow‘ (published in March 2008). The review advocated clear standards of practice and formal accreditation of all providers who support people of working age.

The Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) led the development of the standards and accreditation process. We oversee the standards and have revised them every few years to incorporate legislative changes, latest ethical considerations and best-practice. The latest review saw updated standards take effect in November 2023. Learn more at https://www.seqohs.org/default.aspx

 

About Sano Physiotherapy Ltd:

Sano Physiotherapy Ltd are a leading national provider of musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy services.

We are a diverse and dynamic company operating across a broad range of sectors, providing expert physiotherapy services with a focus on quality and outcomes. Our mission is to continually enhance the quality of physiotherapy services in the UK by being people and data focused, and empowering individuals to improve outcomes for our Clients, Customers and Colleagues. Learn more at www.sanophysiotherapy.com

 

About ISO 9001:

ISO 9001 is an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems. It provides a framework for organizations to ensure consistent quality in their products and services, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

 

 

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