Signs of severe eating disorders often missed, warns royal college
GPs call for new OH service to relieve fit note burden
GPs have called for an independent occupational health service to be set up to issue fit notes.
Occupational health key to helping employers manage long Covid
A discussion paper has said occupational health has a role in helping manage long Covid at work.
Three in 10 say physical health has worsened during pandemic
Bupa's Wellbeing Index says the sedentary lives that have developed during the pandemic will have a long-term affect on health.
Obesity prevalence projections show 36% will be obese by 2040
UK obesity prevalence projections show that nearly four in 10 adults will be obese by 2040.
NHS pressures leaving thousands waiting for cancer diagnosis
Statistics show that thousands are waiting for a cancer diagnosis for more than a month.
Long NHS waits meaning many with long Covid becoming desperate
A charity has seen an increase in long Covid sufferers accessing its resources and calling its helpline, as NHS waits rise.
Grants scheme set up to support women’s health in the workplace
Organisations are being encouraged to bid for government-backed grants to set up schemes to support women’s health in the workplace.
Crumbling school buildings ‘risk to life’ suggests leak
Many school buildings in England are a 'risk to life', including being riddled with asbestos, leaked government documents have suggested.
‘Gulf War Syndrome’ caused by release of nerve agent sarin, researchers conclude
The mystery of ‘Gulf War Syndrome’, the often debilitating, chronic and multi-symptom illnesses among military personnel, may have been solved.
Wellbeing and health promotion
Three in 10 say physical health has worsened during pandemic
Bupa's Wellbeing Index says the sedentary lives that have developed during the pandemic will have a long-term affect on health.
Obesity prevalence projections show 36% will be obese by 2040
UK obesity prevalence projections show that nearly four in 10 adults will be obese by 2040.
NHS pressures leaving thousands waiting for cancer diagnosis
Statistics show that thousands are waiting for a cancer diagnosis for more than a month.
Sickness absence management
Interim advice published on Covid autumn boosters
The UK Health Security Agency has published interim advice fleshing out how it expects its Covid-19 autumn booster vaccination programme to work.
GPs call for new OH service to relieve fit note burden
GPs have called for an independent occupational health service to be set up to issue fit notes.
Occupational health key to helping employers manage long Covid
A discussion paper has said occupational health has a role in helping manage long Covid at work.
Musculoskeletal disorders
Three in 10 say physical health has worsened during pandemic
Bupa's Wellbeing Index says the sedentary lives that have developed during the pandemic will have a long-term affect on health.
Prioritise exercise to manage osteoarthritis, says NICE
Exercise has an important role to play in helping people to manage osteoarthritis, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has emphasised.
Musculoskeletal disorders: helping employees rebuild strength post-pandemic
Sedentary behaviours during lockdowns and home working periods have led to many employees reporting pain and difficulties with commutes that were once pain-free.
Return to work and rehabilitation
GPs call for new OH service to relieve fit note burden
GPs have called for an independent occupational health service to be set up to issue fit notes.
Occupational health key to helping employers manage long Covid
A discussion paper has said occupational health has a role in helping manage long Covid at work.
NHS pressures leaving thousands waiting for cancer diagnosis
Statistics show that thousands are waiting for a cancer diagnosis for more than a month.