Free Occupational Health Training for SME Line Managers

Free Occupational Health Training for SME Line Managers
Government-funded training to help your managers spot early signs of health issues and support staff effectively.

Small and medium-sized employers across England can now access free, Government-funded occupational health training designed to equip line managers with the practical skills to recognise early warning signs—such as fatigue, behaviour changes, or rising absence - and take supportive, preventative action.

This programme will train up to 5,000 SME line managers up to 31 March, helping businesses reduce costly sickness absence, boost productivity, and retain skilled staff. It’s a time-limited opportunity to build confidence, improve wellbeing, and create healthier, more resilient workplaces.

Who is it for?

• SMEs based in England
• Line managers, team leaders, and supervisors responsible for people management
• HR leads in smaller organisations who want practical, manager-friendly tools

What your managers will learn

• How to spot early signs of health-related issues (e.g., fatigue, behaviour or performance changes, increased absence)
• Confident conversations: supportive, legally aware discussions that encourage early disclosure
• Practical reasonable adjustments and signposting to support
• Prevention-first approaches that reduce absence and improve team wellbeing
• How to record, follow up, and escalate appropriately.

Why take part?

• Reduce sickness absence and disruption
• Improve productivity and team morale
• Retain skilled staff and lower recruitment costs
• Free training with immediate, practical tools your managers can use

Format & commitment

• Short, focused training tailored for line managers
• Practical scenarios, checklists, and take-away resources
• Delivered by experienced providers of workplace health and safety training
   

Book your funded place
Funding is currently scheduled to run until 31 March. Places are limited and in high demand.

👉 Book now: https://keepbritainworking.internationalworkplace.com