Table of Contents
Executive Summary
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- Market size
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- Figure 1: UK Employment, by Sector, as of December 2016, (Million and % of Total)
- Figure 2: UK Market Segmentation for Occupational Health Provision at Salary Costs for Non-Commercial Operators, by Type of Provider, 2012-2016, (£ Million)
- Market trends
- Wellbeing strategies are being introduced into companies at a higher rate...
- ... with a greater number including sleep deprivation and financial wellbeing programmes
- Average cost of absence is also on the decline
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- Figure 3: Average Annual Cost of Absence, 2012-2016, (per Employee per Year, by Sector, in £)
- Figure 4: Analysis of Cost of Workplace Illness and Injury, by Cost Bearer, 2006/07-2014/15, (£ Billion in 2014 prices)
- Market factors
- Greater number of older workers present health and wellbeing challenges
- Brexit could impact spending and workplace legislation
- Industry Structure
- Forecast
- Stable growth expected until 2021 but rate will depend on economic factors
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- Figure 5: UK Occupational Health Market Segmentation Forecast, by Provider, 2017-2021, (£ Million at 2016 prices)
- Integration of OH into mainstream healthcare could speed up industry development...
- ... while an increase in provision could help close the UK’s productivity gap
- What we think
Key Insights
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- How will OH strategies need to adapt over the foreseeable future to accommodate for workforce demographic changes?
- How is the industry looking to improve recruitment as demand develops for a greater supply of OH professionals?
- What does the future hold for the industry?
Introduction
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- Definitions
- Methodology
- Abbreviations
- Market positioning
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- Figure 1: Sickness Absence among UK Employees, 2012-2016, (Million, % and Days)
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- Figure 6: Sickness Absence among UK Employees, 2012-2016, (Millions)
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- Figure 7: Average Level of Employee Absence, by Sector, 2016, (Average Working Time Lost (%) and Average Days Lost per Employee per Year)
- Figure 8: Average Level of Employee Absence, by Sector, 2016, (Average Working Time Lost (%) and Average Days Lost per Employee per Year)
- Economic conditions
- Ethical
UK Economy
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- Key points
- Overview
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- Figure 9: UK GDP, 2006-2016, (% Quarterly Growth and GDP in £ Billion)
- Figure 10: UK Output, by Industry, 2008-2016, (Index 2013 = 100)
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- Figure 11: Quarters after GDP Peak, 1979, 1990 and 2008, (Number of Quarters and GDP as % of PreDownturn Peak)
- Inflation
- Interest rates
- House prices
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- Figure 12: UK House Price changes, 2006-2017, (12-month % change)
- Consumer spending
- Manufacturing
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- Figure 13: UK Manufacturing, 2014-17, (Index, 2013 = 100)
- Business investment
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- Figure 14: UK GFCF 2005-16, (£ Million)
- Imports
- Exports
Market Factors
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- Key points
- Greater number of older workers presents health and wellbeing challenges
- ‘Brexit’ could impact spending and workplace legislation
- Fit for Work service has less of an impact than planned
- Launch of new occupational health guide aims to promote the industry to all businesses
- Other factors
- Legislation
- NICE Quality Standard
Market Size
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- Key points
- Introduction
- The continued trend towards outsourcing of non-core activities, particularly in the public sector
- Workforce
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- Figure 15: Working Hours Lost Due to Sickness Absences, by Gender, 2012-2016, (%)
- Figure 16: Working Hours Lost Due to Sickness Absences, by Gender, 2012-2016, (%)
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- Figure 17: Working Hours Lost Due to Sickness Absences, by Age Group, 2012-2016, (%)
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- Figure 18: Working Hours Lost Due to Sickness Absences, by Age Group, 2012-2016, (%)
- Public sector
- Employment structure
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- Figure 19: Analysis of Employment in Central and Local Government, by Size of Company, 2016, (000s)
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- Figure 20: Analysis of Employment in Central and Local Government, by Organisation Size, 2016, (% of Total Employment)
- Private sector
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- Figure 21: Analysis of Employment in the Private Sector, by Size of Company, 2016, (000s)
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- Figure 22: Analysis of Employment in Private Sector, 2016, (Employees in 000s by Size of Company)
- Overall market
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- Figure 23: Differences in Absence and Workforce Size, 2012- 2016, (Average Days Lost per Employee)
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- Figure 24: Differences in Absence and Workforce Size, 2012-2016, (Average Days Lost per Employee)
- Statutory sick pay
- The number of companies monitoring the cost of absence is on the decline
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- Figure 25: Proportions of Organisations Monitoring the Cost of Employee Absence, by Type of Organisation and by Size of Company, 2014-2016, (%)
- Average cost of absence is also on the decline
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- Figure 26: Average Annual Cost of Absence, per Employee per Year, by Sector, 2012-2016, (£ per Year)
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- Figure 27: Average Annual Cost of Absence, 2012-2016, (per Employee per Year, by Sector, in £)
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- Figure 28: Analysis of Cost of Workplace Illness and Injury, by Cost Bearer, 2006/07-2014/15, (£ Billion in 2014 prices)
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- Figure 29: Analysis of Cost of Workplace Illness and Injury, by Cost Bearer, 2006/07-2014/15, (£ Billion in 2014 prices)
- Industry analysis
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- Figure 30: Average Sickness Absence by Sector, 2012-2016, (Days Lost per Employee per Year)
- Reasons for absence
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- Figure 31: Common Causes of Short Term Absence, 2014-2016, (% Identifying Most Common Cause)
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- Figure 32: Percentage of Respondents Identifying Most Common Cause of Short-Term Absence, 2016, (%).
- Figure 33: Common Causes of Long-Term Absence, 2014-2016, (% Identifying Most Common Cause)
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- Figure 34: Percentage of Respondents Identifying Most Common Cause of Long-Term Absence, 2016, (%)
- Figure 35: Number of Days Lost Through Sickness Absence in the UK, by Reason, 2012-2016, (Millions)
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- Figure 36: Estimated Working Days Lost Due to Work-Related Illness or Injury, by Illness or Injury, 2010/11-2015/16, (000s)
- Stress
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- Figure 37: Causes of Work-Related Stress, by Type of Organisation, 2016, (% of Respondents, Top Three Causes)
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- Figure 38: Methods Being Used To Identify and Reduce Stress, by Type of Organisation, 2016, (% of Respondents That Take Steps To Manage Stress)
- Flexible working trends
- Regional analysis
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- Figure 39: UK Regional Employment 2015, 2016 and 2017, (000s and % of Total)
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- Figure 40: Regional Public Sector Employment, 2012-2016, (000)
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- Figure 41: Sickness Absence Rates, by Region, October 2015 - September 2016, (%)
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- Figure 42: Sickness Absence Rates, by Region, October 2015 - September 2016, (%)
- Market development
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- Figure 43: The UK Market for Occupational Health Provision at Salary Costs for Non-Commercial Operators, 2012-2016, (£ Million)
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- Figure 44: UK Market Segmentation for Occupational Health Provision at Salary Costs for Non-Commercial Operators, by Type of Provider, 2012-2016, (£ Million)
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- Figure 45: UK Market Segmentation for Occupational Health Provision at Salary Costs for Non-Commercial Operators, by Type of Provider, 2012-2016, (£ Million)
Market Trends
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- Key points
- Wellbeing strategies are being introduced into companies at a higher rate...
- ... with a greater number including sleep deprivation and financial wellbeing programmes
- Wearable technology is starting to help bridge gaps in employee health information
- Lack of new OH professionals could undermine growth potential
Industry Structure
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- Key points
- Industry development and structure
- The launch of a new workplace health and wellbeing alliance hopes to improve awareness of industry benefits
- Other recent industry developments
- Some of the most significant industry developments seen over the last two years include:
- Major Industry Groups
- Industry Structure
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- Figure 46: Structure of the UK Occupational Health Industry, 2016, (£ Million)
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- Figure 47: Structure of the UK Occupational Health Industry, 2016, (% of Total Market Share)
- Figure 48: Analysis of the Changes in the Structure of the ‘Other Human Health Activities’ Industry, 2012-2016, (Number of Outlets and Businesses)
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- Figure 49: Analysis of the Changes in the Structure of the ‘Other Human Health Activities’ Industry, 2012-2016, (Number of Outlets and Businesses)
- Structure by employment
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- Figure 50: Analysis of the Employment Structure of the ‘Other Human Health Activities’ Industry, 2015 and 2016, (Number of Employees and Outlets)
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- Figure 51: Analysis of the Employment Structure of the ‘Other Human Health Activities’ Industry, 2016, (% of Total Outlets)
- Structure by turnover
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- Figure 52: Analysis of the Financial Structure of the ‘Other Human Health Activities’ Industry, 2015 and 2016, (£000 and Number of Businesses)
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- Figure 53: Analysis of the Financial Structure of the ‘Other Human Health Activities’ Industry, 2016, (£000 and % of Businesses)
Company Profiles
AXA Icas Healthcare Occupational Health Services
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- Figure 54: Financial Analysis of AXA Icas Occupational Health Services, 2011-2015, (£ 000)
- Company strategy
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Bupa Occupational Health
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- Figure 55: Financial Analysis of Bupa Occupational Health, 2011-2015, (£ 000)
- Company strategy
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Cigna Healthcare Occupational Health
COPE Occupational Health and Ergonomic Services
Duradiamond Healthcare
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- Figure 56: Financial Analysis of Duradiamond Healthcare, 2011-2015, (£ 000)
- Company strategy
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HCA International
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- Figure 57: Financial Analysis of HCA International, 2011-2015, (£ 000)
- Company strategy
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Health Management
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- Figure 58: Financial Analysis of Health Management, 2011-2015, (£ 000)
- Company strategy
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International SOS (formerly Abermed)
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- Figure 59: Financial Analysis of International SOS/Abermed, 2012-16, (£ 000)
- Company strategy
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Medigold
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- Figure 60: Financial Analysis of Medigold Health Consultancy, 2011-2015, (£ 000)
- Company strategy
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Occupational Health Care Limited
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- Figure 61: Financial Analysis of Occupational Health Care Limited, 2011-2015, (£ 000)
- Company strategy
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OH Assist (formerly Atos Healthcare)
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- Figure 62: Financial Analysis of OH Assist, 2011-2015, (£ 000)
- Company strategy
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People Asset Management (PAM) Group
Roodlane Medical
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- Figure 63: Financial Analysis of Roodlane Medical, 2011-2015, (£ 000)
- Company strategy
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Syngentis
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- Company strategy
Working on Wellbeing Ltd (formerly Serco OH)
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- Figure 64: Financial Analysis of Working on Wellbeing Ltd, 2013-2015, (£ 000)
- Company strategy
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- Figure 65: Analysis of Profiled Companies’ Combined Turnover, 2011-2015, (£ 000)
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Forecast
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- Key points
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- Figure 66: UK Occupational Health Market Segmentation Forecast, by Provider, 2017-2021, (£ Million at 2016 prices)
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- Figure 67: UK Occupational Health Market Segmentation Forecast, by Provider, 2017-2021, (£ Million at 2016 prices)
- Figure 68: Development of the UK Occupational Health Market, 2011-2021, (£ Million)
- Integration of OH into mainstream healthcare could speed up industry development...
- ... while an increase in provision could help close the UK’s productivity gap
- The return of economic uncertainty has led to a rise in presenteeism
Further Sources and Contacts
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- Trade associations, regulatory authorities and independent professional bodies
- Trade magazines
- Trade exhibitions
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