MSK support for Sussex businesses & their staff

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions affect the muscles and joints of the body. People may describe problems such as back pain, sciatica, knee pain, repetitive strain injuries, cartilage problems etc.

DID YOU KNOW - In the UK, MSK conditions are the second biggest cause of sickness absence, costing the economy £5 billion and over 20 million lost workdays each year.

As part of a national programme, Sussex MSK Health and East Sussex MSK Community Partnership want to better understand how we can support local businesses – including yours — helping people stay well at work, and helping those whose MSK problems are a barrier to finding or returning to work.

We’d really appreciate your insight. Your responses will help shape how we tackle this challenge in our local communities.

If you can spare a few minutes, please complete the survey below.

1. Do your staff ever report or suffer from Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions?

Yes
No

2. What do you currently do to support your staff with MSK conditions?

3. What additional support could we (your local MSK service) provide, to help your employees prevent MSK conditions, or help those experiencing MSK conditions to remain in, or return to work?

Is there anything else you think would be helpful for your staff group?

4. What topics would you like to see covered by webinars, literature, educational videos & resources?(Please select all that apply)

5. How many employees do you have?

1 - 49
50 - 249
> 250

6. Do you have access to an occupational health department?

Yes
No

7. What level of physical activity is experienced by your workforce? (Please tick all that apply)

Sedentary (desk based/driving for the majority of time, limited time moving around)
Active/Sedentary mix (day is split evenly between sitting and moving around)
Active (regularly moving around and changing position, limited time sitting)
Highly physical (manual labour for the majority of the working day)

8. How confident are you in helping your teams to manage MSK conditions? (0 Not confident at all - 10 Extremely confident)

10. Would your organisation like to be contacted in future regarding this work?

Yes
No

If yes please list your organisations key contact & preferred contact details