Nearly six out of 10 healthcare workers (59%) seen in occupational skin disease clinics set up during the Covid-19 pandemic...
Nic Paton
Nic Paton
Nic Paton is consulting editor of OHW+. One of the country's foremost workplace health journalists, Nic has written for OHW+ and Occupational Health & Wellbeing since 2001, and edited the magazine from 2018.
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The intense stresses and strains of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic sparked the highest rates of sickness absence among NHS...
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Sickness absence among construction firms surged by more than third in the second quarter of this year, according to new...
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Nearly 1,400 Covid-19 ‘clusters’ in European and UK workplaces since March
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonThere were 1,376 clusters of Covid-19 cases in workplace or occupational settings in Europe and the UK between March and...
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Covid-19 ‘an opportunity’ for occupational health to demonstrate its value
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonCovid-19 may be bringing with it massive challenges, but the pandemic also means occupational health ‘has never had a better...
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Workers with lung conditions ‘prepared to quit’ rather than return post Covid-19
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonWorkers with lung conditions are so worried about returning to their workplace some will risk being fired if they are...
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Antidepressants can be better than painkillers for chronic pain, suggests NICE
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has warned that a range of commonly used painkillers for chronic...
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OH&W Awards – ‘We are very focused on ensuring mental health is not swept under the carpet’
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonBy taking a holistic approach to wellbeing, one combining healthy eating, physical activity, mental wellbeing, changing habits and leadership, the...
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The post-pandemic work landscape – the role (and risks) of mental health first aid
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonThe mental health fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could be immense. Mental health first aid could therefore have a key...
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People with cancer could face a tough choice between health or finances if employers force them to return to the workplace.
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The NHS is to pilot an “improved” occupational health service for NHS staff incorporating “a wider wellbeing offer” as well...
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With employers being encouraged to reopen office spaces, research from insurer Canada Life has concluded more than a third of...
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More consultation by employers is needed ensure workers feel safe and confident to return to the workplace, and to reduce...
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Two health and safety warnings have been issued to occupational health practitioners about common products used both at home and...
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Four out of 10 OH providers experiencing coronavirus-related surge in demand
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonMore than four out of 10 occupational health providers have seen a surge in demand for their services because of...