A study is being carried out to gauge the experiences of UK academics who have energy-limiting conditions or chronic illnesses. The research is being led by Dr Bethan Evans, senior…
Occupational health, safety and wellbeing teams must work together to form truly multidisciplinary teams within an organisation. Understanding how and where occupational hygiene fits within this is a critical part…
These CPD activities will help occupational health professionals expand their knowledge around how to tackle stress in male-dominated industries like construction.
Occupational health, safety and wellbeing teams must work together to form truly multidisciplinary teams within an organisation. Understanding how and where occupational hygiene fits within this is a critical part…
More than two-thirds (69%) of Universal Credit claimants have mental or behavioural health disorders, and nearly half (48%) have musculoskeletal disorders, official data has suggested. The figures, from the Department…
More than one billion people in the world are now living with obesity, research has found, with obesity among adults more than doubling since 1990. Worryingly for the future, the…
It could take as long as 50 years for the gap in healthy life expectancy between the north and south of England to close, a think-tank has warned. The Institute…
More than two-thirds (69%) of Universal Credit claimants have mental or behavioural health disorders, and nearly half (48%) have musculoskeletal disorders, official data has suggested. The figures, from the Department…
Even walking just 2,200 steps daily can help to reduce the health risks from overly sedentary lifestyles – but this is the bare minimum people should be aiming for, research…
What is occupational health provision like in South Africa? An OH nurse based in South Africa explores the key differences with the UK and reflects on an asbestosis case.
It’s important to be aware of the inequalities in healthcare provision and health outcomes for men, women, transgender, non-binary and intersex employees, which arise from biology and societal attitudes. Emma…
Employees managing arthritis at work too often feel they fly under the radar when it comes to workplace health support – and access to occupational health support is key to…
More than two-thirds (69%) of Universal Credit claimants have mental or behavioural health disorders, and nearly half (48%) have musculoskeletal disorders, official data has suggested. The figures, from the Department…
Being vaccinated against Covid-19 can substantially reduce the risk of heart failure and blood clots associated with the virus, according to research. The study published in the journal Heart analysed…
A healthcare think-tank has identified a widening postcode lottery for patients in accessing GP appointments. The research from the Nuffield Trust has found patients in some parts of England face…
Being vaccinated against Covid-19 can substantially reduce the risk of heart failure and blood clots associated with the virus, according to research. The study published in the journal Heart analysed…
A healthcare think-tank has identified a widening postcode lottery for patients in accessing GP appointments. The research from the Nuffield Trust has found patients in some parts of England face…
Three-quarters of women (74%) experience health problems at work yet their line managers too often are not trained properly to support women’s health, research has suggested. The poll of 4,000…
NHS hospital costs could be reduced by as much as £15bn a year if half of the UK’s inactive adult population were to walk more, ideally 5,000 steps at least…
Women face a ‘health cost gap’, spending on average £100 more a year on medical-related expenses than men, with the cost of fertility, menopause and menstrual health support a particular…