The government has emphasised the links between ‘good’ work and good health as it prepares to publish a white paper...
Mental health conditions
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Work-related illness among women is facing a worsening crisis and continues to be inadequately addressed, employers have been warned.
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Providing expert psychological interventions, such as clinical supervision and access to counselling, can make a real difference when it comes...
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Breaking down barriers around musculoskeletal disorders and pain management
by Marc Hollby Marc HollEducation and awareness, interventions and, crucially, tackling stigma around musculoskeletal disorders are all key to improving employee health and productivity...
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A student police officer who took his own life was ‘distressed’ about the prospect of returning to work and had been left waiting for months for an occupational health appointment.
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Health secretary Wes Streeting has urged the public, clinicians and experts all to submit ideas for the future shape of...
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A bailiff who brought a miniature Yorkshire terrier with her to work as an ‘emotional support dog’ has lost a claim for disability discrimination.
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Two-thirds of hospitality workers stressed, with most also unable to switch off
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonNearly two-thirds of UK hospitality workers (65%) say they experience stress at work, with most (95%) also unable to switch...
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The government is being urged to develop a national workplace mental health strategy that enables businesses to better manage and...
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What does an occupational health service in police and fire and rescue services look like and what should it include?
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CPD activities: Occupational health in police and fire and rescue services
by Anne Harrissby Anne HarrissUnderstand more about what an OH service in the emergency services, including police and fire and rescue, should include.
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With this year’s World Mental Health Day focusing on improving mental health within the workplace, Lou Campbell outlines eight changes...
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Mental health: Call for OH ‘hub’, as one in 10 took time off work last year
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonA UK-wide occupational health mental health ‘hub’ should be created to help tackle the “unprecedented” levels of mental ill health...
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Dame Carol Black, chair of the new government occupational health taskforce, is set to be at the heart of high-level...
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Nearly two-thirds of businesses (64%) say they have seen a rise in absenteeism because of employee mental ill health, yet...