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Managers complacent about rise in employee mental ill health – poll
Nearly two-thirds of businesses (64%) say they have seen a rise in absenteeism because of employee mental ill health, yet... The post Managers complacent about rise in employee mental ill health –...
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Role and value of OH intervention under the spotlight
Dame Carol Black, chair of the new government occupational health taskforce, is set to be at the heart of high-level... The post Role and value of OH intervention under the spotlight appeared first on...
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GPs often ‘a barrier’ stopping black men being tested for prostate cancer
Nearly a third (32%) of black men have not had a prostate cancer test because their GP either refused to... The post GPs often ‘a barrier’ stopping black men being tested for prostate cancer appeared...
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Mental health: Call for OH ‘hub’, as one in 10 took time off work last year
A UK-wide occupational health mental health ‘hub’ should be created to help tackle the “unprecedented” levels of mental ill health... The post Mental health: Call for OH ‘hub’, as one in 10 took time...
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Lack of menopause support from employers still driving women to quit
More than one in 10 menopausal women has considered quitting their work because of a lack of employer support, with... The post Lack of menopause support from employers still driving women to quit...
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Lack of access to OH leaving millions struggling to work because of ill health
More than eight million working-age people now report health conditions that leave them struggling to work, with the UK’s very... The post Lack of access to OH leaving millions struggling to work...
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One million who have never smoked now vape regularly – study
As many as one million adults in England who have never regularly smoked now vape, according to a new study.... The post One million who have never smoked now vape regularly – study appeared first on...
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Britons rate health as poor, but better than US for obesity, hypertension and...
Rates of obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are lower among British adults aged in their thirties and forties... The post Britons rate health as poor, but better than US for obesity,...
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Call for national workplace mental health strategy
The government is being urged to develop a national workplace mental health strategy that enables businesses to better manage and... The post Call for national workplace mental health strategy...
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Long NHS waits hampering employee return to work
Long NHS waiting times are having a profound financial impact on UK businesses as employees end up stuck at home... The post Long NHS waits hampering employee return to work appeared first on...
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Third of retirees considering returning to work – poll
Nearly a third (29%) of retirees say they are considering a return to paid work as living costs rise, according... The post Third of retirees considering returning to work – poll appeared first on...
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Two-thirds of hospitality workers stressed, with most also unable to switch off
Nearly two-thirds of UK hospitality workers (65%) say they experience stress at work, with most (95%) also unable to switch... The post Two-thirds of hospitality workers stressed, with most also...
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Government launches ‘national conversation’ on future of NHS
Health secretary Wes Streeting has urged the public, clinicians and experts all to submit ideas for the future shape of... The post Government launches ‘national conversation’ on future of NHS...
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RSPH calls for a universal ‘right to a healthy workplace’
Nearly half of the UK workforce, or more than 10 million people, is without access to essential health support, such... The post RSPH calls for a universal ‘right to a healthy workplace’ appeared...
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Institutional change key to healthy, happy workplaces – poll
Institutional change rather than individual interventions is the key to unlocking a healthy, happy and productive workforce, delegates agreed at... The post Institutional change key to healthy, happy...
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Purchasing OH needs to be about ‘how does this align?’
Buyers and purchasers of occupational health and wellbeing products and services need to retain a healthy scepticism of what salespeople... The post Purchasing OH needs to be about ‘how does this...
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AI wellbeing tools ‘mustn’t replace human touch’
Nic Paton reports on a discussion about AI in workplace health and wellbeing held at last week’s MAD World Festival. The post AI wellbeing tools ‘mustn’t replace human touch’ appeared first on...
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CPD: Managing (and living with) long Covid in the workplace (webinar)
12 December 2024 | Exclusive webinar for OHW+ members looking at strategies for best supporting employees with long Covid. The post CPD: Managing (and living with) long Covid in the workplace...
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Women’s workplace health still ‘in crisis’, warns BOHS
Work-related illness among women is facing a worsening crisis and continues to be inadequately addressed, employers have been warned. The... The post Women’s workplace health still ‘in crisis’, warns...
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One in four workers now classed as disabled – ONS
Nearly one in four of the working-age population is classed as disabled, according to latest data. The figures from the... The post One in four workers now classed as disabled – ONS appeared first on...
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