28/08/2026
π₯ New occupational health service launches in Milton Keynes to support local businesses
Milton Keynes businesses now have access to a new local occupational health service, following a partnership between Hessington Health and Bloom Health Hospitals . π€
The aim is simple: help employers keep staff healthier, manage sickness absence more effectively and support people back into work. πΌβ€οΈ
For many businesses, especially smaller employers, a member of staff being off sick can have a big impact. It can put extra pressure on colleagues, slow down projects and increase costs. π
That is where occupational health support can help.
Hessington Health brings more than 15 years of experience in the sector and is now offering its services from Bloom Health Hospital in central Milton Keynes. π©Ί
The service can support local employers with sickness absence, return-to-work assessments, pre-employment checks, drug screening, complex employee health cases and workplace wellbeing. β
It can also provide guidance around reasonable adjustments and Equality Act considerations, helping employers make informed decisions while supporting their staff properly. βοΈ
π Local support for MK employers
One of the biggest benefits for Milton Keynes businesses is having this type of specialist support available locally.
Bloom Health is based at 163-175 Grafton Gate, close to Milton Keynes Central station and with easy access from both the A5 and M1. ππ
The hospital already provides a range of healthcare services under one roof, including GP appointments, urgent care, diagnostics, imaging, pathology and specialist services. π₯
Adding occupational health means businesses can now access another important part of workforce support in the city. π₯
π Helping businesses reduce absence
Hessington Health says its own programmes have helped some organisations reduce average sickness absence from around eight days per employee to 1.8 days.
While every workplace is different, the company says the focus is on helping businesses spot problems earlier, support employees properly and reduce the disruption caused by long-term or repeated absence. π‘
The service is available to businesses of different sizes, from small independent companies to larger employers with more complex workforce needs. π’
π A boost for Milton Keynes businesses
Milton Keynes has a broad business community, from logistics and engineering to technology, professional services, education and growing SMEs.
Having more occupational health support available locally could make it easier for employers to look after their teams and deal with workplace health issues before they become bigger problems. π±
The partnership between Hessington Health and Bloom Health is ultimately about helping Milton Keynes businesses build healthier, more resilient workforces. πͺ
And for employers trying to retain staff, reduce absence and support people back into work, that could be a very useful addition to the cityβs business landscape. π§‘