DSE assessment
pricing &workplace support
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments and specialist support for office, home and hybrid working. Clear pricing and practical help, from individual referrals to ongoing workplace programmes.
DSE assessments for
office, home and hybrid working
We match each assessment to the referral, the individual and the way they work. Our UK-wide panel provides assessments in person or virtually, supporting employees in the office, at home and across hybrid working.
From everyday workstation comfort to more complex health needs, we help identify practical adjustments to an employee’s set-up, equipment and working environment.
In the office.
Practical advice for everyday work.
At home.
Support that fits the way you work.
Choosing the
right assessment
Standard DSE assessments
For employees who need their workstation reviewed, with practical advice on their set-up, posture and equipment. Available in person or virtually for office and home working.
Explore DSE assessmentsSpecialist DSE assessments
For referrals involving health conditions, persistent discomfort or more complex workstation needs. We consider the referral and the employee’s circumstances to identify the appropriate assessment and specialist support.
Discuss a specialist referralergoIQ employee self-assessments
For organisations looking to support DSE self-assessment across their workforce. Employees receive guided advice and learning, while management gains visibility of assessment results, participation and support needs.
Explore ergoIQUnsure which service to choose? Tell us what prompted the referral and where the employee works, and we’ll help you identify the right option.
Our assessment team
Our panel brings together trained DSE assessors and specialists with backgrounds in ergonomics, occupational health, physiotherapy, osteopathy and optometry. Specialist qualifications within the team include postgraduate study in ergonomics and neurodiversity workplace needs assessments.
We match each referral to an assessor with the appropriate skills and experience for the individual’s circumstances.
What your standard assessment includes
- Digital pre-assessment questionnaire.
- Digital appointment booking integrated with Teams for block bookings.
- Pre-assessment review.
- An assessment carried out by a trained assessor.
- Home environment risk assessment check, where home working forms part of the assessment.
- Wellbeing check-in.
- Encrypted digital report for your company records.
- Clear, concise recommendations for further action, where appropriate.
- Consultation on outcomes when required.
Optional follow-up support
Where an employee continues to report problems, a follow-up can be arranged, typically after 6–8 weeks. Virtual or phone check-ins are charged separately at £75 plus VAT, or the agreed client rate.
In person or virtually.
Choose the assessment that suits the employee, their working environment and the referral.
Clear recommendations.
Reports are typically completed within 5 working days of assessment, with equipment and seating recommendations where appropriate.
Joined-up support.
Liaison with Occupational Health can be arranged where appropriate. Specialist assessments support more complex needs, including health conditions and pregnancy-related discomfort.
DSE assessment
prices
Our published fees are per assessment and exclude VAT and reasonable travel expenses.
| Assessment | Standard fee |
|---|---|
| Standard DSE · on-site | £125.00 |
| Standard DSE · virtual | £83.75 |
| Specialist DSE · virtual | £375.00 |
| Specialist DSE · on-site | £450.00 |
| Follow-up check-inVirtual / phone | £75.00 |
Tailored pricing for your team.
We offer tailored pricing for block bookings and ongoing client programmes. Tell us about your people, locations and support needs, and we’ll prepare a proposal that fits your organisation.
ergoIQ: employee guidance
and programme insight
ergoIQ guides employees through their own DSE self-assessments, with AI-guided questions, illustrated advice and learning built into the process.
Their responses feed into dashboards and reports, helping your team understand support needs, monitor participation and identify where further attention may be required.
Assessment that feels personal.
Employees complete their own DSE self-assessment. Personalised questions adapt to their workstation and working context, supporting office and home set-ups.
Guidance they can put into practice.
AI-guided advice and illustrated adjustments help people understand and improve their workstation, including multiple monitors and sit/stand desks.
Learning as they go.
Built-in learning explains good ergonomic practice during the assessment, helping employees understand the reasons behind the adjustments.
See where support is needed.
Live dashboards and risk summaries help you identify priorities and direct attention to people who need support.
Report with confidence.
Exportable compliance reports and management-ready updates give stakeholders a clear view of the programme.
Follow engagement and trends.
Monitor self-assessment participation and workforce trends. See the impact of equipment and adjustments to inform your next decisions.
Visibility. Insight. Action.
Support for your
ongoing DSE programme
We can help you combine employee self-assessment, individual assessments and practical follow-up within an ongoing programme.
The cloud-based ergoIQ platform gives employees guidance and gives your team visibility of assessment results. Our assessors provide personal support where a referral calls for more detailed attention.
Where appropriate, we can also help put recommendations into practice through equipment supply, set-up and review appointments. We’ll work with you to agree the services and support that suit your workforce, locations and way of operating.
Pricing built around
your organisation.
Pricing is tailored to each client. Tell us about your workforce, locations and reporting requirements for a proposal built around your organisation.
Discuss ergoIQSpecialist
workplace assessments
Specialist workplace services and tailored training, with thoughtful adjustments that help people feel more comfortable, included and able to do their best work.
Environmental Review
£490.00 + travel & VAT
A comprehensive overview of the working environment, or a focused review of individual adjustments, particularly where neurodiversity has been diagnosed.
What the review covers
A thorough assessment by a qualified, experienced specialist. It can provide a comprehensive overview of the working environment or identify individual adjustments, particularly where neurodiversity has been diagnosed and environmental changes may be beneficial.
The review typically includes photographic documentation and consultations with multiple employees, building a detailed, multidimensional understanding of the workspace, challenges experienced and changes required.
Noise levels, temperature and lighting are measured, alongside an evaluation of DSE arrangements. We consider the need for assistive technologies or adaptations to enhance employee wellbeing and productivity.
Workplace Needs or
Neurodiversity Assessment
£690.00 + travel & VAT
Specialist support to understand the adjustments a neurodiverse employee may need to fulfil their role.
What the assessment covers
A Workplace Needs Assessment (WPNA) or Neurodiversity Assessment (ND) is a specialist occupational health service focused on the adjustments a neurodiverse employee may need to fulfil their role.
We explore the challenges the employee faces and identify practical solutions, including reasonable adjustments or accommodations that support performance and wellbeing.
Recommendations may include support strategies, assistive technology or environmental changes to create a more inclusive workplace.
Support for
complex cases.
Price per case
An advanced assessment, requested independently or recommended after an initial evaluation. We examine the employee’s role, working environment and posture to understand what is needed.
A thorough, adaptive approach
Delivered by a medical professional with substantial musculoskeletal expertise, advanced ergonomics training and qualifications in Occupational Health Law.
The process typically includes repeated site visits and detailed postural analysis, with collaboration between management and, where appropriate, other healthcare professionals.
Dynamic, adaptive support includes detailed reports and tailored recommendations, with ongoing guidance as needs develop.
FCA (Lite)
£480.00 + travel & VAT
A medical professional observes the employee at work and takes an in-depth case history. Recommendations may include changes to the environment or role to help the employee stay in work where possible, alongside advice for management and support strategies.
FCA (Plus)
£650.00 + travel & VAT
A fitness-to-work assessment with physical testing and quantitative data. It explores the employee’s capabilities and helps determine whether they are considered safe and fit to complete their role.
Comfort
on the move.
Practical support for people who spend part of their working day behind the wheel.
Both reviews take place in the stationary vehicle.
Driver Set-up Review
£195.00 + travel & VAT
For an employee who would like to improve their driving set-up. We review the driver’s position in the stationary car to optimise comfort and posture.
We explain the vehicle’s existing features and adjustments and show the employee how to set them for a more comfortable driving position.
Complex Driver &
Vehicle Assessment
£380.00 + travel & VAT
For more complex situations that require deeper expertise to address musculoskeletal problems experienced while driving.
This stationary analysis explores solutions beyond the modifications provided by the vehicle itself.
Practical skills.
Everyday confidence.
Manual Handling
POA Price on application
Effective manual handling is part of a safe, healthy workplace. Our training gives individuals and teams a clear understanding of the principles and practical techniques needed to move loads safely.
The course covers lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling and manoeuvring objects. Practical, evidence-based methods help people apply safe techniques in everyday work.
Training helps reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and back pain, improve operational efficiency, support attendance and morale, and meet legal obligations.
Equipment supply,
set-up and follow-up
Where equipment is recommended, we can manage its supply and arrange set-up, helping employees make effective use of their workspace.
Follow-up appointments can also be arranged where further advice or review is needed. Tell us about the support you require, and we can include the appropriate services and costs in your proposal.
Booking information.
Travel, VAT and pricing dates
All prices exclude reasonable travel expenses and VAT at the prevailing rate. DSE assessment pricing schedule: March 2026. Extended services pricing schedule: July 2026.
We offer tailored pricing for block bookings and ongoing client programmes. Talk to us about your people, locations and support needs for a proposal that fits your organisation.
Late cancellations and changes
Assessors are allocated in advance. We will always endeavour to accommodate changes. If an appointment is cancelled within the notice periods below, the following charges apply.
| Appointment | Notice period | Cancellation charge |
|---|---|---|
| Standard · on-site | 2 working days | 80% of agreed fee |
| Standard · virtual | 2 working days | 60% of agreed fee |
| Specialist / maternity · on-site | 5 working days | 80% of agreed fee |
| Specialist / maternity · virtual | 5 working days | 80% of agreed fee |
| Follow-up · virtual / phone | 2 working days | 60% of agreed fee |
Cancellation charges are calculated from the assessment fee agreed at booking, including any agreed client rate.
If we can rebook a late-cancelled appointment for a different DSE user, no cancellation fee applies.
Let’s build a
better workplace.
Tell us about your people, their working environment and the support they need. We’ll help you find the right assessment, service or programme.
