Return To Work Planning & Mentoring

Create return to work plans that are tailored to your personal health and professional needs, with support, monitoring and accountability to optimise for success and sustainability.

return to work planning and mentoring

Your bridge between recovery and sustainable professional success...most of us have never had to think about how to get back to work...

After a health crisis, treatment, or period of recovery, returning to work can feel daunting. What once felt automatic now raises big questions: When should I go back? How much can I do? What if I’m not ready? 

You’re not alone — most people have never had to plan a return to work after illness or injury. That’s why this programme exists: to help you rebuild your working life safely, confidently, and sustainably. 

Return to Work Mentoring - the first 3 months

Once you’re out of the immediate crisis stage, the focus shifts to rebuilding stability — managing your health needs alongside your professional goals. Think of this stage as putting the stabilisers back on your bike: you’re ready to move forward, but you need the right plan and support to stay steady. 

Together, we’ll co-create a personalised Return to Work Plan, designed to keep your recovery on track while guiding you through the transition back to work or business responsibilities. 

There are many effective techniques and tools for this stage to support you as you navigate the challenges of starting working again, whilst still needing health care, recovery and rehabilitation.

(NOTE: These services are intended for individuals who are dealing with your own health issue and it is impacting your work or your ability to run your business. If you are an employer looking for Occupational Health services for a staff member, these services may not be suitable - please contact me to discuss the situation. Thank you.)

What's Included:

Return to Work Mentoring – First 3 Months Programme

  • Initial 3-month planning and support programme

  • 6 x private video or phone calls (45 minutes, twice per month with the individual business owner or leader returning to work)

  • Co-creation and completion of a written Personal Return to Work plan, reviewed and monitored at each call

  • Advisory Fitness for Work notes if required

  • Co-creation and completion of a written plan for personal health and life management during the first 3 months of illness or injury

  • Bonus access to the Online Resilient Business Roadmap Course - Part 2 (worth £195)(includes templates for the plans)

VIP Additions

  • VIP - additional 3 x 30 min calls

  • Includes Firstbeat Life Assessment - wearable physiological data measurement of stress, activity and sleep

  • Direct access to Heather via email and WhatsApp between appointments for real-time questions and advice (within agreed hours)

PAYMENT OPTIONS

  • Standard package from £895 (*instalment options available)

  • VIP Package from £1350 (*instalment options available)

*Liaison with or specific reports for an employer, medical team, or case manager incur additional fees

Continuing Support - Return to Work Mentoring - additional options

Recovery isn’t always linear.

You can extend your mentoring in additional 3-month blocks to: 

- Review and evolve your return-to-work plan. 

- Maintain accountability and flexibility as your capacity grows. 

- Ensure your health and professional life remain in balance. 

Evidence shows that individuals who receive ongoing support, help with monitoring your progress, and follow-up are significantly more likely to achieve a successful and sustainable return to work. 

Once you’re confidently re-established in your role, the programme can conclude — or you may choose to move into Strategic Health in Business Mentoring for longer-term planning and sustainability. 

Person returning to work after injury or illness

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What is Firstbeat Life HRV (heart rate variability) Assessment?

Balance stress and recovery for better health. Firstbeat Life is your personal health and wellness solution that offers highly accurate insights about your stress, recovery, sleep and physical activity. The pro-grade measurement technology and personalised guidance helps you understand how your body reacts to daily life, and which actions to take to keep up a healthy lifestyle and perform at your best.

What it includes

Firstbeat Life app for stress, recovery, sleep and exercise insights and personalized guidance.

The most accurate HRV sensor for personal use, the device, the app and the electrodes.

With regular measurements, you get the most accurate physiological data to connect the dots between daily actions and your reactions. Based on your results, you will get personalized guidance towards a healthier lifestyle.

Manage Stress

Identify what causes you stress and discover if you have enough moments of recovery.

Sleep Better

Understand the factors that affect your sleep and learn how to enhance its restorative effect.

Exercise Right

Discover if you get enough physical activity and learn to exercise according to your fitness level.

Why work with me

I bring a unique combination of:

30 years professional expertise in supporting people to remain in and return to work after injury or illness

Personal experience of illness & injury

Business ownership expertise

Specialised return to work knowledge

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Client Testimonials

Heather listened brilliantly to everything I had to say, identifying my key business versus health concerns as we went along. The whole experience was extremely reassuring. Heather holds compassion and practicality in perfect harmony.

- CL, Creative Business Owner
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