Musculoskeletal problems — back pain, neck pain, tech neck and repetitive strain injuries — are the single largest cause of workplace absenteeism in the UK, accounting for nearly 30 million lost working days each year (Health and Safety Executive, 2023). In screen-based professional environments such as law firms, financial services and technology companies, where employees routinely spend 8-10 hours a day at workstations, the risk is particularly acute.
At Sloane Square Chiropractors, we offer a comprehensive on-site corporate ergonomic assessment service for London businesses. Our GCC-registered chiropractors visit your workplace, conduct thorough individual assessments of every participating employee, and work directly with your HR department to deliver full HSE compliance documentation and a detailed written action plan.
To discuss a corporate assessment, call 020 7730 3031 or email [email protected]
Who Is This Service For?
Our corporate ergonomic assessment service is specifically designed for organisations where employees are predominantly screen-based — spending the majority of their working day at desk workstations. We specialise in three sectors:
Law Firms
Solicitors, barristers’ chambers, legal technology companies and in-house legal teams. Legal professionals are among the highest-risk groups for work-related musculoskeletal disorders — driven by extremely long working hours, sustained desk postures, intensive document review and the culture of presenteeism that pervades the profession.
We understand the demands of legal working environments and provide assessments that are thorough, efficient and minimally disruptive to fee-earning time. We work closely with law firm HR and wellbeing teams to deliver assessments that meet SRA and HSE compliance requirements.
Financial Services
Investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, insurance companies and professional services firms. Traders, analysts and portfolio managers frequently work 10-14 hour days in front of multiple screens — often with poor ergonomic setups that compound postural stress over time.
We are well-placed to serve the significant concentration of financial services firms in Mayfair, St James’s, the City and Canary Wharf, as well as those based in Chelsea, Belgravia and Knightsbridge. Our assessments are calibrated for the high-intensity, multi-screen working environments common in this sector.
Technology Companies
Software developers, product managers, data scientists and technology executives. Tech workers are among the most intensive screen users of any profession — and are increasingly working in hybrid or remote arrangements that introduce additional ergonomic risk from poorly equipped home workstations.
We offer both on-site assessment for office-based tech teams and virtual assessment for remote and hybrid workers, providing a comprehensive ergonomic health programme that scales with your organisation.
Our Partnership with HR Departments
We work directly with HR directors, wellbeing leads and health and safety officers to design and deliver assessment programmes that integrate seamlessly with your existing people strategy. Our service is specifically structured to support HR in three key areas:
1. HSE Compliance
Under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 (amended 2002), employers are legally required to assess the risks of workstations used by DSE users, reduce identified risks and provide information and training. Failure to comply exposes organisations to HSE enforcement action and civil liability.
Our assessment programme fulfils all DSE regulatory obligations. We provide:
- Individual DSE risk assessment documentation for every employee assessed
- A summary compliance report for the organisation’s health and safety records
- Formal written evidence of assessment suitable for HSE inspection
- Prioritised risk register identifying employees most at risk
- Written recommendations for risk reduction measures
2. Employee Wellbeing Strategy
Musculoskeletal health is increasingly recognised as a core component of employee wellbeing — alongside mental health, financial wellbeing and work-life balance. Organisations with strong musculoskeletal health programmes report lower absenteeism, higher staff retention and improved productivity.
We work with HR teams to position our assessment programme within a broader wellbeing strategy, providing:
- Anonymised workforce health data highlighting key risk areas
- Recommendations for wider wellbeing initiatives
- Guidance on reasonable adjustments for employees with existing conditions
- Input into remote working and hybrid working policies
- Wellbeing communications for employees explaining the assessment and its benefits
3. Early Intervention and Treatment Pathway
The most cost-effective approach to musculoskeletal health is early intervention — identifying problems before they become established and escalate into long-term absence. Our assessment creates a clear clinical pathway:
- Employees with existing symptoms are identified during the assessment
- Employees most at risk are flagged for priority follow-up
- Direct referral to our Chelsea clinic for clinical assessment and treatment
- Treatment progress reported back to HR (with employee consent) to support absence management
- Corporate treatment rates available for employees referred through the programme
What the On-Site Assessment Covers
Individual Workstation Assessment
Each participating employee receives a thorough individual workstation assessment covering:
- Monitor height, distance, angle and screen brightness
- Chair height, lumbar support, seat depth and armrest position
- Keyboard and mouse positioning and wrist alignment
- Desk height and available workspace
- Laptop and secondary screen setup — a common source of cervical strain
- Lighting, glare and window positioning
- Footrest requirements
- Headset and telephone positioning
Individual Postural Assessment
Each employee receives a brief clinical postural assessment identifying:
- Forward head posture and tech neck — now the most common postural problem in screen-based workers
- Upper and lower crossed syndrome patterns
- Shoulder asymmetry and thoracic kyphosis
- Any existing symptoms of back pain, neck pain, headaches or upper limb disorders
- Risk factors for future musculoskeletal injury
Movement and Working Pattern Review
We assess how staff are managing movement throughout the working day, including:
- Frequency and nature of movement breaks
- Micro-break and stretch habits
- Standing desk usage where available
- Meeting and commuting patterns that affect musculoskeletal load
Deliverables — What You Receive
Following the on-site assessment, we provide a comprehensive package of documentation to your HR team:
Individual Employee Reports
A personalised written report for every employee assessed, including specific workstation adjustment recommendations, postural advice and any clinical concerns. Employees can act on their individual recommendations immediately.
Organisational Summary Report
An anonymised summary of key findings across the workforce, including:
- Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms across the organisation
- Most common postural and ergonomic risk factors identified
- Breakdown of risk by department, floor or team where relevant
- Priority risk areas requiring immediate action
- Recommended actions ranked by urgency and impact
HSE Compliance Documentation
Formal DSE risk assessment records for each employee, ready for inclusion in your health and safety management system. These documents demonstrate compliance with the Display Screen Equipment Regulations and provide a defensible record in the event of a claim or HSE inspection.
Action Plan
A clear, prioritised action plan for the HR and facilities team, covering:
- Equipment procurement recommendations — chairs, monitors, standing desks, footrests, keyboard trays
- Policy recommendations — break schedules, remote working guidelines, DSE training requirements
- Clinical referral list — employees recommended for follow-up treatment
- Timeline for reassessment
Optional Add-On Services
- Group education session — 45-60 minute presentation on posture, workstation setup and musculoskeletal health for the whole team
- Virtual assessment for remote and hybrid workers
- Follow-up reassessment visit — typically 3-6 months after initial assessment
- Ongoing corporate health partnership — regular assessment cycles and priority clinical access for employees
- Lunch and learn sessions — shorter 30-minute awareness sessions for individual teams
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does each individual assessment take?
Each individual assessment takes approximately 20-30 minutes. We can typically assess 12-16 employees in a full day. For larger organisations, we schedule assessment over multiple days. We work around your business needs and can assess outside core hours where required.
How do you work with our HR team?
We begin with an initial scoping call with your HR director or wellbeing lead to understand your specific needs, existing health and safety arrangements and any known areas of concern. We then design a programme accordingly. Post-assessment, we provide a debrief presentation to HR summarising findings and recommendations, followed by the full written documentation package.
Can you assess our remote and hybrid workers?
Yes — we offer virtual ergonomic assessments for remote and hybrid workers conducted via video call, supplemented by a self-assessment questionnaire and photographic workstation review. This is particularly valuable for law firms and financial services organisations with significant home-working populations following post-pandemic hybrid arrangements.
What areas of London do you cover?
We cover all of Central London and can travel further afield for larger corporate clients. We are particularly well-placed for organisations in the City, Canary Wharf, Mayfair, St James’s, Westminster, Chelsea, Knightsbridge, South Kensington and the wider West and South West London area.
Do you offer corporate treatment packages for employees?
Yes — we offer preferential corporate treatment rates for employees referred through our assessment programme. Many of our corporate clients arrange a fixed-price treatment package as part of their employee benefits offering. Please contact us to discuss options.
How soon can you start?
Subject to diary availability, we can typically begin an assessment programme within 2-4 weeks of agreeing terms. For urgent requirements — for example, following an employee absence or HSE notification — please contact us directly to discuss an expedited start.
Discuss a Corporate Assessment Programme for Your Organisation
Call 020 7730 3031 | [email protected]
9a Wilbraham Place, Chelsea, London SW1X 9AE