My back hurts, where can I get help?

If you pain and discomfort won't go away:

• Visit your GP.  Tell your GP about the type of work you do, and how the accident happened. (For more information, view our dealing with doctors section).
• Report your symptoms to your employer.
• Record any incident in the accident book.
• Contact your employer's occupational health service, if available.
• Contact your union rep, if available.
• It is also worth checking the NHSplus, the NHS website for further advice on back pain, and where to find specialist help. NHSplus provides information on how occupational health affects you as an employee: www.nhsplus.nhs.uk.