Resources

Making it easier to get in to work and move around while at work can help you to return to work after surgery.

Links to national resources and key contact information to support people returning to work after hip or knee replacement surgery.

Learning new skills can make it easier for you to work after your new hip or knee replacement.

Altering your working hours or patterns of work can help people return to work as part of a modified or phased return.

Presentation by Professor Paul Baker, Chief Investigator for the OPAL Trial, regarding the background to OPAL

Changing the layout of the workspace and using different equipment can help as part of a phased return to work after surgery.

Colleagues can help and support your return to work after hip or knee replacement surgery.

Many people drive to work, and lots of people drive as part of their job.

Guidance to using the OPAL Trial Exercise and Rehabilitation Workbook.

Presentation by Toby Smith regarding the exercise prescription component of the OPAL Trial.

Fit notes can support people to return to work sooner by recommending changes to their place, type and pattern of work.

General advice and information, including links to resources to support people recovering from hip replacement surgery.

General advice and information, including links to resources to support people recovering from knee replacement surgery.

General advice and information, including links to resources to support people recovering from surgery.

It is important that you think about the amount of time you will need to take off work following your hip or knee replacement.

Examples of how others have completed the key return to work STEPs in the OPAL programme - Step 1: How does my hip or knee affect my ability to work

Examples of how others have completed the key return to work STEPs in the OPAL programme - Step 1: What does my job involve?

Your work and workplace can be changed in a number of ways to help you return after you have had your surgery.

Many employers are supported by an occupational health team that could help you return to work following surgery.

A phased or modified return to work allows you to return to work gradually after surgery by modifying duties or reducing hours.

Being open and honest about your health with your employer will help them to understand your needs and be aware of your circumstances.

Examples of how others have completed the key return to work STEPs in the OPAL programme - Step 3: Developing a return to work plan.

Planning a return to work after surgery is difficult but it is made much easier if there is someone at work that can help.

Presentation from Lou Watkins, Return to Work Co-ordinator trainer and mentorship lead for the OPAL Trial.

Presentation by Dr Louise Thomson regarding the common obstacles and facilitators of returning to work.

Presentation by York Trials Unit at University of York of guidance to using REDCap.

An overview of the OPAL programme delivered as part of the OPAL Trial.