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Employee Vitamin D Testing
Medically validated vitamin D testing and awareness for your workplace in the UK
UK-Wide Employee Vitamin D Testing
Workplace Vitamin D Testing is ideal in the autumn and winter months when most UK staff will be vitamin D deficient.
A lack of Vitamin D can cause bones to become soft and weak as the minerals needed to keep them strong cannot get to the bone. This can lead to bone deformities and a condition called osteomalacia, which causes bone pain, muscle weakness and tenderness.
In addition to bone health, low Vitamin D levels can also affect energy levels and performance. It can also impact the immune system, which could have an effect on general employee sickness and absence.
How does Vitamin D Testing work?
Vitamin D Testing is simple to carry out. Our practitioner uses a small finger-prick device to draw a droplet of blood from the attendee’s finger.
This blood is then applied to a sample strip and analysed using a specialised vitamin D analysis device.
After a few minutes, the results are available, so the practitioner can determine the attendee’s vitamin D levels.
Throughout the session, the practitioner will discuss the benefits of vitamin D, and will provide attendees tailored advice based on their individual scores.
Why work with New Leaf Health?
We’ve been providing workplace wellbeing services to companies of all sizes in the UK for over 25 years. We are now one of the most established and trusted companies in the wellbeing space, offering corporate wellbeing workshops, and a wide range of on-site health checks, wellbeing consultancy, and specialist screening services.
We understand that every business is different, and pride ourselves on working actively with our clients to establish the right services at the right time.
Don’t just take our word for it. Our clients are extremely satisfied with the services we offer, frequently returning to us for ongoing wellbeing support and to expand their employee health initiatives.
Our clients love our Corporate Vitamin D Testing Service
Feedback from our employees has been really positive and a great talking point.
It has made people more aware of vitamin D and why they should top up over the winter months.
It was also a relatively inexpensive way of adding to our welfare provision.
Wellbeing Lead
Wellbeing Lead at Daido
It was a comfortable experience and most definitely valuable in helping understand personal circumstances with own personal health.
The greatest thing for me also, was being advised what to take to help with my Vit D deficiency and recommendations of where to get it.
Couldn’t have been any easier or better. Thank you.
Zee Kayani
Regional Manaeger at WMCA
Workplace Vitamin D Testing Information
What are the benefits of employee vitamin D testing?
Offering vitamin D testing to your employees can bring several benefits to both their individual wellbeing and overall workplace health.
Testing can help spot low vitamin D levels before they lead to more serious health issues like fatigue, low mood, and muscle and joint problems which can result in your employees taking more sick days.
This means vitamin D testing can save your business money in the long term, and increase productivity levels.
How will testing be carried out on the day?
We agree on a day for one of our practitioners to visit your workplace to carry out the testing, and your employees will be able to book a slot to attend their appointment. This way, we will not disrupt the flow of your working day or productivity. We can test up to 39 team members per day, ensuring efficient coverage while minimising disruption to your business operations.
All we ask is there is a small room on-site for us to use for the day so we can deliver the testing in a private and professional setting.
Once all of the tests have been completed, you will receive an anonymised post-event report, outlining the overall vitamin D status of your workforce, along with any key trends or insights we’ve observed.
Who Should Attend?
We recommend that all of your employees participate in vitamin D testing. Low vitamin D can affect anyone, no matter their age or underlying health conditions, so offering testing across your workforce ensures no one is overlooked.
This service is particularly important for people who work roles that don’t get much sunlight exposure, such as office workers.
What if an employees’ vitamin D level is too low?
Our practitioner will assess all attendees’ vitamin D levels to determine who is deficient in vitamin D. If an employee has particularly low levels, they may be recommended to visit their GP for further investigation.
Our practitioner will also provide advice and tips on lifestyle, diet, and supplements that can aid in achieving necessary vitamin D levels.
We can then return to your workplace and retest your employees’ vitamin D levels to see if levels have improved and whether further support is needed.
Who is at risk of vitamin D deficiency?
As mentioned, anyone can be deficient in vitamin D. Especially during the colder months in the UK when sunlight is limited. However, some groups of people are at higher risk, including:
- Those who spend most of their time indoors.
- People who cover most of their skin for cultural or religious reasons.
- People with darker skin, as they produce less vitamin D from sunlight due to higher melanin levels.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women, as their vitamin D needs increase to support both themselves and their baby.
- Those with certain medical conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, coeliac disease, or chronic kidney/liver disease.
- People who are overweight or obese, as body fat, can hold on to some vitamin D, making less of it available to enter the bloodstream.
Are there any risks to taking a vitamin D test?
Vitamin D tests are very low-risk. The test is carried out using a small finger-pricking device to draw a smaple of blood from your fingertip. This can lead to some slight soreness after the test.
What other Workplace Wellbeing Services do you Offer?
We specialise in all areas of workplace wellbeing. From physical wellbeing, to mental health, and employee wellbeing training, we offer practical solutions designed to support every part of your team’s wellbeing.
If you’re looking to further understand the overall health status of your workforce, then consider adding employee health screening, health checks, or menopause support in the workplace. We also offer workplace flu vaccinations to help your team stay protected during flu season.