Recovery Readiness Check

For anyone recovering from an injury, operation, stroke or new diagnosis: checks whether the practical, physical and emotional pieces of recovery are in place, and flags warning signs that need a doctor today or emergency care.

Answer for where you are right now in your recovery. A higher score means more gaps to close, not that you are doing badly. Private. Your employer never sees your answers. This is a self-check, not a diagnosis, and you can stop anytime.

Private: your answers stay on this device and are not saved. You can stop at any time.

I understand my diagnosis or operation and what recovery should look like.
I know which medicines to take, how, and for how long.
My pain is controlled well enough to move, sleep and do my exercises.
I have a follow-up appointment or know where to go for check-ups (clinic, hospital, physio).
I am doing the exercises or activity my therapist or doctor gave me.
I am afraid to move in case I hurt myself again.
I have someone to help at home with meals, washing, transport or childcare.
I feel low, anxious, angry or tearful about what has happened.
My sleep has been badly disturbed since the injury, operation or diagnosis.
I am worried about money, sick leave, UIF or losing my job while I recover.
Do you have calf pain or swelling, sudden shortness of breath, or chest pain?
Is a wound red, hot, swelling, leaking pus or smelling, or do you have a fever or chills?
Do you have new face drooping, arm or leg weakness, slurred speech, sudden confusion or a sudden severe headache?
Have you had thoughts of harming yourself or that life is not worth living?