Chris' story
Chris was absent from work with post-covid fatigue when his Employers referred him to Aviva's rehabilitation team for support regarding his ongoing symptoms following contracting Covid-19 in early 2020.
Within 8 working days of notifying Aviva a case manager had contacted Chris to complete an initial call to understand his ongoing symptoms. Following this conversation, a referral was offered to our rehabilitation partners, Working to Wellbeing, for support available through their Covid-19 Work Support Service.
Working to Wellbeing provided integrated health coaching, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and fatigue management support to assist Chris to manage his symptoms and achieve his goal of returning to work.
One month following his referral Chris had commenced a phased return to work which required careful planning and support given his previous attempts to return. During his return the team at Working to Wellbeing provided further holistic support to him regarding his ongoing cognitive symptoms. The support received has resulted in a successful return to his full duties and hours for Chris.
"The support from the team at Working to Wellbeing was vital as they supported me with the tools to not only manage my life but to be able to return to work…having honest conversations with the team and to have the safety net of their support helped my confidence in pushing myself through challenges...I feel more resilient and I feel the legacy of their support will have a lasting benefit for me....I don't think I would be where I am today without this service."
Chris, Senior Finance Business Partner, age 37.