Confusion about cancer symptoms could delay diagnosis, Bupa warns
Four in 10 people are unsure what to check for when looking for common cancers such as skin, lung or...
‘No deal’ Brexit would have ‘catastrophic’ effect on health, warns BMA
The British Medical Association (BMA) has warned that a “no deal” Brexit would have a catastrophic impact on the nation’s...
IOSH urges employers to get on their bikes and embrace cycle to work benefits
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has urged employers to encourage their staff to cycle to work on...
Two-thirds don’t offer specific mental health support for workers abroad
Just a third of businesses with staff who work abroad have a specific mental health policy in place, a survey...
Nearly a third of employers report rise in time off for mental health
Almost one in three businesses have seen an increase in the number of employees taking time off to cope with...
‘Significant’ sickness absence more likely at larger employers than smaller firms
Organisations with 250 or more staff are more likely to have a ‘significant’ absence issue than smaller businesses, with sickness...
Project to map defibrillators launched to improve heart attack survival rate
The NHS and several other organisations have joined forces to map all of the UK’s defibrillators, which they hope will...
Skin cancer responsible for 8% of cancer-related claims, reveals insurer
As the summer heatwave continues, insurer Aegon has highlighted that skin cancer accounted for 8% of cancer-related claims and 5%...
Staff contradict employers to state finance is biggest concern
Financial wellbeing is employees’ biggest overall concern, research has found – although their employers suggest other issues, such as work-life...
Occupational health research round-up: August 2018
Fit notes “not implemented as intended”
The “fit note” was introduced in 2010 and was designed to radically change the...
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Wellbeing and health promotion
Confusion about cancer symptoms could delay diagnosis, Bupa warns
Four in 10 people are unsure what to check for when looking for common cancers such as skin, lung or...
IOSH urges employers to get on their bikes and embrace cycle to work benefits
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has urged employers to encourage their staff to cycle to work on...
‘Significant’ sickness absence more likely at larger employers than smaller firms
Organisations with 250 or more staff are more likely to have a ‘significant’ absence issue than smaller businesses, with sickness...
Sickness absence management
‘Significant’ sickness absence more likely at larger employers than smaller firms
Organisations with 250 or more staff are more likely to have a ‘significant’ absence issue than smaller businesses, with sickness...
Lessons from the rise and fall of Fit for Work
A final question – more statement really – to minister Sarah Newton at June’s Society and Faculty of Occupational Medicine...
Flu vaccination saves UK economy up to £28.9m in sick day costs
Widespread use of the flu vaccination could save up to £28.9 million in averted sick day costs, in addition to...
Musculoskeletal disorders
Fit for work? How to get sedentary workers on their feet
Fit in 50 is a new booklet designed to offer practical and accessible exercises to get sedentary employers out of...
Minister urges employers to create arthritis-friendly workplaces
The minister for disabled people, health and work, Sarah Newton, has urged employers to make adjustments for people with arthritis...
Smartphone use could increase younger workers’ MSD risk
Younger workers could be risking their long-term health and increasing their chances of developing a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) through overuse...
Return to work and rehabilitation
Occupational health research round-up: August 2018
Fit notes “not implemented as intended”
The “fit note” was introduced in 2010 and was designed to radically change the...
Lessons from the rise and fall of Fit for Work
A final question – more statement really – to minister Sarah Newton at June’s Society and Faculty of Occupational Medicine...
Fit for work? How to get sedentary workers on their feet
Fit in 50 is a new booklet designed to offer practical and accessible exercises to get sedentary employers out of...
Mental health and stress
Two-thirds don’t offer specific mental health support for workers abroad
Just a third of businesses with staff who work abroad have a specific mental health policy in place, a survey...
Nearly a third of employers report rise in time off for mental health
Almost one in three businesses have seen an increase in the number of employees taking time off to cope with...
Staff contradict employers to state finance is biggest concern
Financial wellbeing is employees’ biggest overall concern, research has found – although their employers suggest other issues, such as work-life...
