{ "id": "workplace", "title": "Recovery at work", "release": "2026-10-14", "coverage": "30 reviewed public employer documents. A purposive pilot, not a representative survey or a guarantee of current HR practice.", "method": "This is a purposive pilot of publicly accessible employer policies, not a representative employer survey. We record explicit provisions and their conditions. “Not stated” means the reviewed document does not specify a provision; it does not mean support is never offered. Written policy is not evidence of implementation. Safety and conduct requirements remain separate from support for recovery.", "method_notes": [ "The sample is selected for accessible policy documents, not randomly drawn. No overall employer score is calculated. Policy dates remain visible, including historical documents." ], "update_note": "Fixed release; original source dates and review scope are shown per record.", "records": [ { "id": "wp-dundee", "title": "University of Dundee", "summary": "Offers treatment support through capability procedures while retaining disciplinary rules for impairment at work.", "category": "University", "geography": "Scotland", "period": "2023-06-01", "status": "Public document reviewed", "reviewed_at": "2026-10-14", "details": [ { "label": "Document", "value": "University of Dundee — Alcohol, drug, and substance misuse policy" }, { "label": "Confidentiality", "value": "Conditional provision: Confidentiality subject to safety exceptions; specialist referral normally requires consent. [Source: Individual; Counselling; Safety Critical Work]" }, { "label": "Voluntary disclosure", "value": "Explicit provision: Voluntary help-seeking encouraged; treatment should not disadvantage promotion. [Source: Policy statement]" }, { "label": "Treatment leave", "value": "Conditional provision: Normally reasonable paid treatment leave, administered through sickness or appointment arrangements. [Source: Leave for Treatment]" }, { "label": "Relapse", "value": "Conditional provision: Treatment restarts after relapse, but formal capability action can begin immediately. [Source: Ongoing Health Related Issue]" }, { "label": "Return to work", "value": "Conditional provision: Rehabilitation objective; safety-critical duties may be adjusted during treatment. [Source: Aims; Safety Critical Work]" }, { "label": "Impairment and safety", "value": "Explicit provision: Separates ongoing health issues from unfitness at work and conduct investigations. [Source: Managing Alcohol, Drug and Substance Misuse]" }, { "label": "Occupational health", "value": "Explicit provision: Occupational Health assesses dependency and advises support. [Source: Role of Occupational Health]" }, { "label": "Currency", "value": "Public availability does not confirm that this is the current operative HR policy." } ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.dundee.ac.uk/corporate-information/alcohol-drug-and-substance-misuse-policy", "title": "Alcohol, drug, and substance misuse policy", "locator": "See provision-level section locators." } ], "limitations": "Published policy commitments only; implementation and any unpublished replacement have not been independently checked.", "raw": { "id": "wp-dundee", "title": "University of Dundee — Alcohol, drug, and substance misuse policy", "organisation": "University of Dundee", "sector": "University", "jurisdiction": "Scotland", "policy_date": "2023-06-01", "summary": "Offers treatment support through capability procedures while retaining disciplinary rules for impairment at work.", "provisions": { "confidentiality": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Confidentiality subject to safety exceptions; specialist referral normally requires consent.", "source_locator": "Individual; Counselling; Safety Critical Work" }, "voluntary_disclosure": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Voluntary help-seeking encouraged; treatment should not disadvantage promotion.", "source_locator": "Policy statement" }, "treatment_leave": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Normally reasonable paid treatment leave, administered through sickness or appointment arrangements.", "source_locator": "Leave for Treatment" }, "relapse": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Treatment restarts after relapse, but formal capability action can begin immediately.", "source_locator": "Ongoing Health Related Issue" }, "return_to_work": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Rehabilitation objective; safety-critical duties may be adjusted during treatment.", "source_locator": "Aims; Safety Critical Work" }, "impairment_safety": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Separates ongoing health issues from unfitness at work and conduct investigations.", "source_locator": "Managing Alcohol, Drug and Substance Misuse" }, "occupational_health": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Occupational Health assesses dependency and advises support.", "source_locator": "Role of Occupational Health" } }, "source_url": "https://www.dundee.ac.uk/corporate-information/alcohol-drug-and-substance-misuse-policy", "source_title": "Alcohol, drug, and substance misuse policy", "source_locator": "See provision-level section locators.", "reviewed_at": "2026-10-14", "limitations": "Published policy commitments only; implementation and any unpublished replacement have not been independently checked.", "review_status": "Reviewed public policy" }, "highlights": [ "Document: 2023-06-01", "Written commitments only" ] }, { "id": "wp-exeter", "title": "University of Exeter", "summary": "Adopts harm reduction and treats dependency primarily as a health issue, alongside conduct and safety rules.", "category": "University", "geography": "England", "period": "Document date not established", "status": "Public document reviewed", "reviewed_at": "2026-10-14", "details": [ { "label": "Document", "value": "University of Exeter — Alcohol and substance abuse and the use of alcohol in the workplace" }, { "label": "Confidentiality", "value": "Conditional provision: Health confidentiality applies; crime, professional abuse or potential harm may require disclosure. [Source: Support for alcohol and substance abuse]" }, { "label": "Voluntary disclosure", "value": "Explicit provision: Employees encouraged to seek help through Occupational Health, EAP, GP or agencies. [Source: Support for alcohol and substance abuse]" }, { "label": "Treatment leave", "value": "Conditional provision: Treatment leave follows the Absence Code of Practice. [Source: Support for alcohol and substance abuse]" }, { "label": "Relapse", "value": "Conditional provision: One further treatment opportunity may be offered, subject to honesty, support, fitness and safety conditions. [Source: Relapse of health issues]" }, { "label": "Return to work", "value": "Conditional provision: Occupational Health can oversee return and recommend temporary alternative work. [Source: Alcohol or substance abuse guidance]" }, { "label": "Impairment and safety", "value": "Explicit provision: Dependency distinguished from disciplinary offences; hazardous duties trigger immediate removal. [Source: Disciplinary Action]" }, { "label": "Occupational health", "value": "Explicit provision: Management referral, specialist signposting and fitness advice described. [Source: Alcohol or substance abuse guidance]" }, { "label": "Currency", "value": "Public availability does not confirm that this is the current operative HR policy." } ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/employment/hrpoliciesatoz/alcoholdrug/", "title": "Alcohol and substance abuse and the use of alcohol in the workplace", "locator": "See provision-level section locators." } ], "limitations": "Policy version date not displayed in reviewed text. Written commitments do not establish actual practice. Statements about legislation in the employer policy are not endorsed as legal advice.", "raw": { "id": "wp-exeter", "title": "University of Exeter — Alcohol and substance abuse and the use of alcohol in the workplace", "organisation": "University of Exeter", "sector": "University", "jurisdiction": "England", "policy_date": null, "summary": "Adopts harm reduction and treats dependency primarily as a health issue, alongside conduct and safety rules.", "provisions": { "confidentiality": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Health confidentiality applies; crime, professional abuse or potential harm may require disclosure.", "source_locator": "Support for alcohol and substance abuse" }, "voluntary_disclosure": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Employees encouraged to seek help through Occupational Health, EAP, GP or agencies.", "source_locator": "Support for alcohol and substance abuse" }, "treatment_leave": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Treatment leave follows the Absence Code of Practice.", "source_locator": "Support for alcohol and substance abuse" }, "relapse": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "One further treatment opportunity may be offered, subject to honesty, support, fitness and safety conditions.", "source_locator": "Relapse of health issues" }, "return_to_work": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Occupational Health can oversee return and recommend temporary alternative work.", "source_locator": "Alcohol or substance abuse guidance" }, "impairment_safety": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Dependency distinguished from disciplinary offences; hazardous duties trigger immediate removal.", "source_locator": "Disciplinary Action" }, "occupational_health": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Management referral, specialist signposting and fitness advice described.", "source_locator": "Alcohol or substance abuse guidance" } }, "source_url": "https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/employment/hrpoliciesatoz/alcoholdrug/", "source_title": "Alcohol and substance abuse and the use of alcohol in the workplace", "source_locator": "See provision-level section locators.", "reviewed_at": "2026-10-14", "limitations": "Policy version date not displayed in reviewed text. Written commitments do not establish actual practice. Statements about legislation in the employer policy are not endorsed as legal advice.", "review_status": "Reviewed public policy" }, "highlights": [ "Document: undated", "Written commitments only" ] }, { "id": "wp-falkirk", "title": "Falkirk Council", "summary": "Offers confidential support, treatment leave and consideration of further treatment after relapse.", "category": "Council", "geography": "Scotland", "period": "Document date not established", "status": "Public document reviewed", "reviewed_at": "2026-10-14", "details": [ { "label": "Document", "value": "Falkirk Council — Drug and Alcohol Policy" }, { "label": "Confidentiality", "value": "Explicit provision: Self-disclosing and identified employees should be treated sympathetically and confidentially. [Source: Where an alcohol or drug related problem is identified]" }, { "label": "Voluntary disclosure", "value": "Explicit provision: Self-referral accepted; support referral should not harm promotion prospects. [Source: Where an alcohol or drug related problem is identified]" }, { "label": "Treatment leave", "value": "Conditional provision: Managers should enable paid treatment time within applicable sickness or special-leave terms. [Source: Where an alcohol or drug related problem is identified]" }, { "label": "Relapse", "value": "Conditional provision: Further treatment considered individually with Occupational Health advice. [Source: Where an alcohol or drug related problem is identified]" }, { "label": "Return to work", "value": "Conditional provision: Same or equivalent job expected; suitable redeployment considered where necessary. [Source: Where an alcohol or drug related problem is identified]" }, { "label": "Impairment and safety", "value": "Explicit provision: Support does not remove fitness-for-work requirements; impairment can trigger formal action. [Source: Reporting for work; Where an alcohol or drug related problem is identified]" }, { "label": "Occupational health", "value": "Explicit provision: Disclosed problems referred to Occupational Health. [Source: Response to use of alcohol or drugs]" }, { "label": "Currency", "value": "Public availability does not confirm that this is the current operative HR policy." } ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/employees/policies/drug-and-alcohol-policy", "title": "Drug and Alcohol Policy", "locator": "See provision-level section locators." } ], "limitations": "No policy date displayed in reviewed page. Published commitments only; implementation not assessed.", "raw": { "id": "wp-falkirk", "title": "Falkirk Council — Drug and Alcohol Policy", "organisation": "Falkirk Council", "sector": "Council", "jurisdiction": "Scotland", "policy_date": null, "summary": "Offers confidential support, treatment leave and consideration of further treatment after relapse.", "provisions": { "confidentiality": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Self-disclosing and identified employees should be treated sympathetically and confidentially.", "source_locator": "Where an alcohol or drug related problem is identified" }, "voluntary_disclosure": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Self-referral accepted; support referral should not harm promotion prospects.", "source_locator": "Where an alcohol or drug related problem is identified" }, "treatment_leave": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Managers should enable paid treatment time within applicable sickness or special-leave terms.", "source_locator": "Where an alcohol or drug related problem is identified" }, "relapse": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Further treatment considered individually with Occupational Health advice.", "source_locator": "Where an alcohol or drug related problem is identified" }, "return_to_work": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Same or equivalent job expected; suitable redeployment considered where necessary.", "source_locator": "Where an alcohol or drug related problem is identified" }, "impairment_safety": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Support does not remove fitness-for-work requirements; impairment can trigger formal action.", "source_locator": "Reporting for work; Where an alcohol or drug related problem is identified" }, "occupational_health": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Disclosed problems referred to Occupational Health.", "source_locator": "Response to use of alcohol or drugs" } }, "source_url": "https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/employees/policies/drug-and-alcohol-policy", "source_title": "Drug and Alcohol Policy", "source_locator": "See provision-level section locators.", "reviewed_at": "2026-10-14", "limitations": "No policy date displayed in reviewed page. Published commitments only; implementation not assessed.", "review_status": "Reviewed public policy" }, "highlights": [ "Document: undated", "Written commitments only" ] }, { "id": "wp-rdash", "title": "Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust", "summary": "Sets a supportive process alongside fitness assessment, possible screening and case-specific relapse review.", "category": "NHS", "geography": "England", "period": "2024-02-29 (version 6)", "status": "Public document reviewed", "reviewed_at": "2026-10-14", "details": [ { "label": "Document", "value": "Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust — Supporting employees with drug and alcohol related issues policy" }, { "label": "Confidentiality", "value": "Explicit provision: Employee-led disclosure should receive a confidential, supportive discussion. [Source: 5.5]" }, { "label": "Voluntary disclosure", "value": "Explicit provision: Encourages employees to acknowledge difficulties and seek support. [Source: 4.2; 5.1; 5.5]" }, { "label": "Treatment leave", "value": "Conditional provision: Long-term absence follows the attendance policy; treatment timescales are agreed individually. [Source: 5.5]" }, { "label": "Relapse", "value": "Conditional provision: Recurrence reassessed individually, including effects on the employee and service delivery. [Source: 5.5]" }, { "label": "Return to work", "value": "Conditional provision: Role risk assessment and a return agreement, potentially including screening, may be required. [Source: 5.5; appendix G]" }, { "label": "Impairment and safety", "value": "Explicit provision: Support process distinguished from immediate action for suspected intoxication. [Source: 5.5–5.6]" }, { "label": "Occupational health", "value": "Explicit provision: Occupational Health helps determine support and obtain treatment information with consent. [Source: 5.5]" }, { "label": "Currency", "value": "Public availability does not confirm that this is the current operative HR policy." } ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/policies/supporting-employees-with-drug-and-alcohol-related-issues-policy/", "title": "Supporting employees with drug and alcohol related issues policy", "locator": "See provision-level section locators." } ], "limitations": "Treatment-leave coding records the attendance-policy route, not a separately verified paid entitlement. Published commitments only.", "raw": { "id": "wp-rdash", "title": "Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust — Supporting employees with drug and alcohol related issues policy", "organisation": "Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust", "sector": "NHS", "jurisdiction": "England", "policy_date": "2024-02-29 (version 6)", "summary": "Sets a supportive process alongside fitness assessment, possible screening and case-specific relapse review.", "provisions": { "confidentiality": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Employee-led disclosure should receive a confidential, supportive discussion.", "source_locator": "5.5" }, "voluntary_disclosure": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Encourages employees to acknowledge difficulties and seek support.", "source_locator": "4.2; 5.1; 5.5" }, "treatment_leave": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Long-term absence follows the attendance policy; treatment timescales are agreed individually.", "source_locator": "5.5" }, "relapse": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Recurrence reassessed individually, including effects on the employee and service delivery.", "source_locator": "5.5" }, "return_to_work": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Role risk assessment and a return agreement, potentially including screening, may be required.", "source_locator": "5.5; appendix G" }, "impairment_safety": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Support process distinguished from immediate action for suspected intoxication.", "source_locator": "5.5–5.6" }, "occupational_health": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Occupational Health helps determine support and obtain treatment information with consent.", "source_locator": "5.5" } }, "source_url": "https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/policies/supporting-employees-with-drug-and-alcohol-related-issues-policy/", "source_title": "Supporting employees with drug and alcohol related issues policy", "source_locator": "See provision-level section locators.", "reviewed_at": "2026-10-14", "limitations": "Treatment-leave coding records the attendance-policy route, not a separately verified paid entitlement. Published commitments only.", "review_status": "Reviewed public policy" }, "highlights": [ "Document: 2024-02-29 (version 6)", "Written commitments only" ] }, { "id": "wp-leeds-community", "title": "Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust", "summary": "Treats misuse as a health issue and provides an Occupational Health-led rehabilitation process.", "category": "NHS", "geography": "England", "period": "2026-01-26", "status": "Public document reviewed", "reviewed_at": "2026-10-14", "details": [ { "label": "Document", "value": "Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust — Alcohol, drugs and substance misuse policy" }, { "label": "Confidentiality", "value": "Explicit provision: Information should be handled confidentially and actions explained to the employee. [Source: 4, opening paragraphs]" }, { "label": "Voluntary disclosure", "value": "Explicit provision: Employees encouraged to seek help and treatment early. [Source: 2, objectives]" }, { "label": "Treatment leave", "value": "Conditional provision: Normal sick leave applies when Occupational Health advises absence during treatment. [Source: 4.4.2]" }, { "label": "Relapse", "value": "Conditional provision: Managers should remain alert to relapse; later performance failures can reopen formal procedures. [Source: 4.4.4; 4.5]" }, { "label": "Return to work", "value": "Conditional provision: Occupational Health oversees return with management and representatives; modified duties may be considered. [Source: 4]" }, { "label": "Impairment and safety", "value": "Explicit provision: Health support is distinguished from unsafe conduct and serious disciplinary cases. [Source: 2; 4.5]" }, { "label": "Occupational health", "value": "Explicit provision: Occupational Health confirms concerns and advises treatment, fitness and rehabilitation. [Source: 4.2–4.4]" }, { "label": "Currency", "value": "Public availability does not confirm that this is the current operative HR policy." } ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/policies-and-guidelines/alcohol-drugs-and-substance-misuse-policy/", "title": "Alcohol, drugs and substance misuse policy", "locator": "See provision-level section locators." } ], "limitations": "Published policy commitments only; implementation and any unpublished replacement have not been independently checked.", "raw": { "id": "wp-leeds-community", "title": "Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust — Alcohol, drugs and substance misuse policy", "organisation": "Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust", "sector": "NHS", "jurisdiction": "England", "policy_date": "2026-01-26", "summary": "Treats misuse as a health issue and provides an Occupational Health-led rehabilitation process.", "provisions": { "confidentiality": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Information should be handled confidentially and actions explained to the employee.", "source_locator": "4, opening paragraphs" }, "voluntary_disclosure": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Employees encouraged to seek help and treatment early.", "source_locator": "2, objectives" }, "treatment_leave": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Normal sick leave applies when Occupational Health advises absence during treatment.", "source_locator": "4.4.2" }, "relapse": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Managers should remain alert to relapse; later performance failures can reopen formal procedures.", "source_locator": "4.4.4; 4.5" }, "return_to_work": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Occupational Health oversees return with management and representatives; modified duties may be considered.", "source_locator": "4" }, "impairment_safety": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Health support is distinguished from unsafe conduct and serious disciplinary cases.", "source_locator": "2; 4.5" }, "occupational_health": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Occupational Health confirms concerns and advises treatment, fitness and rehabilitation.", "source_locator": "4.2–4.4" } }, "source_url": "https://leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/policies-and-guidelines/alcohol-drugs-and-substance-misuse-policy/", "source_title": "Alcohol, drugs and substance misuse policy", "source_locator": "See provision-level section locators.", "reviewed_at": "2026-10-14", "limitations": "Published policy commitments only; implementation and any unpublished replacement have not been independently checked.", "review_status": "Reviewed public policy" }, "highlights": [ "Document: 2026-01-26", "Written commitments only" ] }, { "id": "wp-leeds-beckett", "title": "Leeds Beckett University", "summary": "Encourages voluntary help-seeking while retaining performance and disciplinary procedures.", "category": "University", "geography": "England", "period": "2019-12 (V1219)", "status": "Public document reviewed", "reviewed_at": "2026-10-14", "details": [ { "label": "Document", "value": "Leeds Beckett University — Alcohol and Drugs Misuse Policy and Procedure" }, { "label": "Confidentiality", "value": "Explicit provision: Managers must maintain confidentiality and comply with data-protection requirements. [Source: 6.1, printed page 4]" }, { "label": "Voluntary disclosure", "value": "Explicit provision: Employees can approach managers or Occupational Health voluntarily. [Source: 3.1.1]" }, { "label": "Treatment leave", "value": "Explicit provision: Treatment, counselling and self-help attendance are treated as sick leave. [Source: 5.1]" }, { "label": "Relapse", "value": "Not stated: No specific relapse provision identified in this five-page policy. [Source: Policy and Procedure, all sections]" }, { "label": "Return to work", "value": "Conditional provision: Return meeting after impairment incident; adjustments and reviews considered. [Source: 4.1.4; 4.2.2–4.2.4]" }, { "label": "Impairment and safety", "value": "Explicit provision: Fitness and conduct rules coexist with voluntary support. [Source: Purpose and Core Principles; 4]" }, { "label": "Occupational health", "value": "Conditional provision: Occupational Health referral may be appropriate. [Source: 4.2.2]" }, { "label": "Currency", "value": "Public availability does not confirm that this is the current operative HR policy." } ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/-/media/files/public-information/a-to-z-guides-and-support/nn_alcohol_and_drugs_misuse_policy.pdf", "title": "Alcohol and Drugs Misuse Policy and Procedure", "locator": "See provision-level section locators." } ], "limitations": "Reviewed document is dated December 2019; current replacement status has not been confirmed. Linked manager guidance was not reviewed. No practice assessment.", "raw": { "id": "wp-leeds-beckett", "title": "Leeds Beckett University — Alcohol and Drugs Misuse Policy and Procedure", "organisation": "Leeds Beckett University", "sector": "University", "jurisdiction": "England", "policy_date": "2019-12 (V1219)", "summary": "Encourages voluntary help-seeking while retaining performance and disciplinary procedures.", "provisions": { "confidentiality": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Managers must maintain confidentiality and comply with data-protection requirements.", "source_locator": "6.1, printed page 4" }, "voluntary_disclosure": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Employees can approach managers or Occupational Health voluntarily.", "source_locator": "3.1.1" }, "treatment_leave": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Treatment, counselling and self-help attendance are treated as sick leave.", "source_locator": "5.1" }, "relapse": { "status": "not stated", "detail": "No specific relapse provision identified in this five-page policy.", "source_locator": "Policy and Procedure, all sections" }, "return_to_work": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Return meeting after impairment incident; adjustments and reviews considered.", "source_locator": "4.1.4; 4.2.2–4.2.4" }, "impairment_safety": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Fitness and conduct rules coexist with voluntary support.", "source_locator": "Purpose and Core Principles; 4" }, "occupational_health": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Occupational Health referral may be appropriate.", "source_locator": "4.2.2" } }, "source_url": "https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/-/media/files/public-information/a-to-z-guides-and-support/nn_alcohol_and_drugs_misuse_policy.pdf", "source_title": "Alcohol and Drugs Misuse Policy and Procedure", "source_locator": "See provision-level section locators.", "reviewed_at": "2026-10-14", "limitations": "Reviewed document is dated December 2019; current replacement status has not been confirmed. Linked manager guidance was not reviewed. No practice assessment.", "review_status": "Reviewed public policy" }, "highlights": [ "Document: 2019-12 (V1219)", "Written commitments only" ] }, { "id": "wp-keele", "title": "Keele University", "summary": "Treats dependency as illness and offers initial support, with separate safety and conduct rules.", "category": "University", "geography": "England", "period": "2023-12-19 (version 1.3)", "status": "Public document reviewed", "reviewed_at": "2026-10-14", "details": [ { "label": "Document", "value": "Keele University — Drugs and Alcohol Policy (Staff)" }, { "label": "Confidentiality", "value": "Explicit provision: Counselling confidentiality and Occupational Health consent safeguards are stated. [Source: 3.2.3]" }, { "label": "Voluntary disclosure", "value": "Explicit provision: Voluntary help and treatment explicitly encouraged. [Source: 3.2.4]" }, { "label": "Treatment leave", "value": "Conditional provision: Treatment time follows relevant sick-leave arrangements. [Source: 3.2.5]" }, { "label": "Relapse", "value": "Conditional provision: Further opportunity may be offered after recurring performance or conduct problems. [Source: 3.2.6]" }, { "label": "Return to work", "value": "Not stated: No specific post-treatment return plan identified. [Source: Sections 1–7]" }, { "label": "Impairment and safety", "value": "Explicit provision: Health approach does not preclude action for unsafe duties or serious incapacity. [Source: 1.1; 2.1–2.2]" }, { "label": "Occupational health", "value": "Explicit provision: Occupational Health listed as a source of support. [Source: 3.2.2]" }, { "label": "Currency", "value": "Public availability does not confirm that this is the current operative HR policy." } ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.keele.ac.uk/media/keeleuniversity/policyzone20/humanresources/Drugs%20and%20Alcohol%20(Staff)%20Policy%20-%202023.pdf", "title": "Drugs and Alcohol Policy (Staff)", "locator": "See provision-level section locators." } ], "limitations": "Published policy commitments only; implementation and any unpublished replacement have not been independently checked.", "raw": { "id": "wp-keele", "title": "Keele University — Drugs and Alcohol Policy (Staff)", "organisation": "Keele University", "sector": "University", "jurisdiction": "England", "policy_date": "2023-12-19 (version 1.3)", "summary": "Treats dependency as illness and offers initial support, with separate safety and conduct rules.", "provisions": { "confidentiality": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Counselling confidentiality and Occupational Health consent safeguards are stated.", "source_locator": "3.2.3" }, "voluntary_disclosure": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Voluntary help and treatment explicitly encouraged.", "source_locator": "3.2.4" }, "treatment_leave": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Treatment time follows relevant sick-leave arrangements.", "source_locator": "3.2.5" }, "relapse": { "status": "conditional", "detail": "Further opportunity may be offered after recurring performance or conduct problems.", "source_locator": "3.2.6" }, "return_to_work": { "status": "not stated", "detail": "No specific post-treatment return plan identified.", "source_locator": "Sections 1–7" }, "impairment_safety": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Health approach does not preclude action for unsafe duties or serious incapacity.", "source_locator": "1.1; 2.1–2.2" }, "occupational_health": { "status": "yes", "detail": "Occupational Health listed as a source of support.", "source_locator": "3.2.2" } }, "source_url": "https://www.keele.ac.uk/media/keeleuniversity/policyzone20/humanresources/Drugs%20and%20Alcohol%20(Staff)%20Policy%20-%202023.pdf", "source_title": "Drugs and Alcohol Policy (Staff)", "source_locator": "See provision-level section locators.", "reviewed_at": "2026-10-14", "limitations": "Published policy commitments only; implementation and any unpublished replacement have not been independently checked.", "review_status": "Reviewed public policy" }, "highlights": [ "Document: 2023-12-19 (version 1.3)", "Written commitments only" ] }, { "id": "wp-loughborough", "title": "Loughborough University", "summary": "Protects initial voluntary help-seeking, provides treatment absence and considers relapse individually.", "category": "University", "geography": "England", "period": "Document date not established", "status": "Public document reviewed", "reviewed_at": "2026-10-14", "details": [ { "label": "Document", "value": "Loughborough University — Drug and alcohol misuse policy" }, { "label": "Confidentiality", "value": "Conditional provision: Confidentiality maintained subject to law and safety exceptions. 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