Functional Capacity Evaluations
What is a Functional Capacity Evaluation?
A Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is a detailed, objective assessment of an individual’s physical and functional capabilities. It measures a variety of work-related tasks to determine an employee’s ability to perform specific job duties. FCEs are particularly useful in cases of:
- Post-Offer Screening: Ensuring candidates can meet the physical demands of the job and offer guidance relating to what jobs would be suitable.
- Return to Work Assessments: Evaluating employees recovering from injury or illness to determine their readiness to resume work or increase work demands safely.
- Disability Assessments: Assessing the functional impact of long-term health conditions and disabilities and providing evidence on functional capacity against claim criteria and outlining accommodation needs.
- Job Match Assessments: Matching an employee’s capabilities with job requirements to ensure safe and effective placement.
Our Services
Comprehensive FCE
Our comprehensive FCE service includes a thorough assessment of an individual’s physical abilities, such as strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination as well as their functional cognitive and psychological capabilities. This evaluation can be tailored to the specific job requirements or provide more generalised work function advice and includes:
Detailed Physical Examination: Assessing range of motion, strength, and functional movement.
Cognitive and Psychological Evaluation: Assessing cognitive and psychological factors that may impact work performance.
Targeted and Standardised Functional Assessments: Utilising standardised assessment tools relating to the job function and or health condition to identify strengths and functional challenges.
Task Simulation: Realistic simulations of job-related tasks to evaluate an individual’s capacity to perform essential duties.
Ergonomic Assessment: Recommendations for workplace adjustments to accommodate any physical limitations.
Customised FCE
We offer customised FCEs to meet the unique needs of your organisation and employees. These evaluations are designed to address specific concerns and requirements, providing targeted insights and recommendations.
Industry-Specific Evaluations: Tailored assessments for various industries, including manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and office environments.
Job-Specific Evaluations: Focused on the specific demands of particular job roles within your organisation.
Periodic Reassessments: Ongoing evaluations to monitor changes in an employee’s functional capacity over time.
Expertise and Experience
Our team of qualified occupational health professionals brings extensive experience across various sectors. We understand the unique health challenges faced by different industries and tailor our services accordingly.
Comprehensive Reports
We provide detailed reports with clear recommendations, helping you make informed decisions about employee health and workplace safety. We will work with you in implementing these in your organisation and are focused on delivering high quality outcomes.
Confidential and Compliant
All assessments are conducted with the highest standards of confidentiality and comply with relevant health and safety regulations in the UK.
Whether you prefer onsite or virtual assessments, we offer flexible scheduling to minimise disruption and ensure your employees receive timely evaluations.