Health and Work Support for Employees and NHS Patients

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of all sickness days taken are for MSK conditions
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average number of days taken per year because of a work related MSK condition
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Women experience pelvic health conditions that affect work
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ROI opportunity for tackling lost productivity from MSK and women’s health conditions

Health and work shouldn’t operate in silos

Health problems are one of the biggest barriers to people staying in and returning to work. People may interact with their GP, physiotherapy, occupational health, WorkWell, employment support, local authorities and community services, but these services are often disconnected.

getUBetter is the digital layer that unites health and work support around the individual, connecting NHS healthcare, self-management, occupational health, local work support, and employment services in one integrated pathway.

Staying at work

Immediate support before a health problem becomes a reason to leave work.

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Off sick

Evidence-based recovery support from day one, with personalised guidance and access to local services.

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Returning to work

Help people recover confidently and connect them with the health and work support they need.

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Unemployed

Connect health support with local employment programmes and work coaches.

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Economically inactive

Identify health-related barriers to work and navigate people into appropriate local health and employment support.

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We’re already connecting Health & Work

One person. Two priorities. One digital front door. Connected health and work support.

Everyone’s journey is different. Whether someone is trying to stay in work, recovering from a health condition, returning after sickness absence, or facing barriers to employment; every system has different priorities. By providing locally configured health and work together, we can enable access to the correct local work support at the right time, making a significant difference.
From individual pathways to whole systems.

We have extensive experience in joining up NHS digital self-management pathways to different national Work programs and system needs. These include; Regional Health and Growth Accelerators, WorkWell initiatives, Fit Notes, employment services and supporting micro-SME support. We also help NHS occupational health and wellbeing services.
Regional Health and Growth Accelerator

Across NHS West Yorkshire ICS, we have delivered MSK and Women’s Health support, including menopause self-management, aligned to the Regional Growth Accelerator across three pillars: primary care (identifying economically inactive patients), community MSK (supporting people on waiting lists), and a digital health & work hub connecting people to local support.
WorkWell

We support WorkWell across NHS England, connecting healthcare and WorkWell programmes across Integrated Care Systems (ICSs). Provision varies across ICSs but may include helping micro-SMEs access digital health and employment support, linking individuals with work coaches, identifying and referring people to physiotherapy initiatives, providing Fit Note pathways, and offering digital hubs that connect users with WorkWell providers and other local services.
Fit Notes and Access to Automated, Evidence-Based Self-Management

We automate the delivery of local, evidence-based digital self-management for all common MSK injuries and conditions alongside routine NHS care. We have developed EMIS and SystmOne alerts linking to getUBetter, triggered by both MSK code and Fit Note issue. This gives patients immediate access to locally approved NHS self-management, simplifying the process for clinicians, saving time, and supporting earlier intervention and return to work.
Employment services

In SouthWest London, we are embedding a focus health into employment services, educating staff and providing a layer of digital support so health self-management is accessible through local employment resources. We also connect patients to local WorkWell services across NHS Thames Valley ICS and NHS BNSSG ICB, working with WorkWell providers, employment services, employment coaches, and MSK physiotherapy early-access programmes.
NHS and Public Sector Occupational Health

An estimated 5–6% of NHS staff are absent at any one time due to an MSK condition, often affecting more than one area of the body and making NHS staff a high-impact group.

We help NHS and public sector employees stay healthy and in work, through work-focused MSK and women’s health support.

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getUBetter users report it directly helped them return to work
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women report it helped them return to normal activity
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per QALY for women's health
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reduction in physio waiting times and need for treatment
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getubetter MSK & women's health users are helped to return to work, or stay in work supported

If you’d like to explore how getUBetter can support your workforce, please get in touch.

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getUBetter is an overwhelming success. Everyone loves the app, both the staff and patients alike!’

Dr Jigar Trivedi, GP | Frimley ICS
As a specialist physiotherapist who is completely passionate about pelvic health, I found it an absolute pleasure working with the getUBetter team. They were professional throughout and entirely dedicated to creating specific modules to help patients identify, understand, and self-manage their symptoms. The guidance and symptom checker within the app provides essential information about pelvic health and empowers those who may need further input to seek help.

Lara Maddison, Team Lead Physiotherapist, South West London ICS
The GetUBetter app for pelvic floor health was developed so that women with pelvic floor issues in South West London felt empowered to begin self-management before seeing a healthcare professional. This is particularly important as we have long waiting lists due to workforce shortages. The getUBetter teams were responsive and accommodating to all our needs and requests. The app has wonderful illustrations and advice developed by healthcare professional passionate about pelvic health.

Miss Ranee Thakar, Consultant Urogynaecologist | Croydon
From our patients’ perspectives, we have received numerous comments and reports praising the effectiveness of the app and the comfort it provides. Feedback has also been that the user interface is intuitive, and the content is appropriately sized to be digestible. Overall, I would highly recommend both the product and the team behind it. I look forward to continuing to work with them in the future.

Francesca Falato, Digital Project Manager | South East London ICS
We were looking for a digital platform that could support MSK patients to self-manage their own condition. GetUBetter have been a great team to work with and have delivered an exciting product for our patients. We are looking forward to seeing the benefits established over the next few years.

Sophie Smith, MSK Commissioning Manager | Joined Up Care Derbyshire
getUBetter empowers patients to trust their recovery and take an active role in self-management. By providing accessible and evidence-based information, the platform equips patients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their care. This not only fosters a sense of ownership over their health but also encourages adherence to treatment plans and supports better outcomes.

Jack Grodon, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist | South East London ICS

Better health. Better work.

Joining up health and work, digitally.

Supporting MSK and women’s health means supporting your workforce.

Health and work shouldn’t operate in silos

Connecting health and work

Supporting people wherever they are on their work journey

Staying at work

Off sick

Returning to work

Unemployed

Economically inactive

We’re already connecting Health & Work

One person. Two priorities. One digital front door. Connected health and work support.

From individual pathways to whole systems.

Regional Health and Growth Accelerator

WorkWell

Fit Notes and Access to Automated, Evidence-Based Self-Management

Employment services

NHS and Public Sector Occupational Health

Proven impact

If you’d like to explore how getUBetter can support your workforce, please get in touch.

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