Cancer

A group of MPs have called for asbestos removal from workplaces within the next 40 years to reduce occupational exposure.

New NHS England figures show the elective care backlog is reducing, with waiting times improving.

Employers are so focused on managing and supporting stress and mental ill health in the workplace that they risk overlooking...

More than two-thirds (68%) of UK shift workers feel the hours they work or the pattern of their roster is...

The NHS has launched a consultation to gather feedback on proposed new cancer standards designed to set faster deadlines for...

A ‘gender health gap’ persists in the UK, with women less likely than men to receive ‘proper’ health monitoring and treatment.

The number of women in their late forties being screened for breast cancer fell by more than 40% in the past year compared to the situation pre pandemic.

Identifying knowledge gaps and offering practical and emotional support at every stage of an employee's cancer journey needs to be key.

Embarassment, nervousness, and worries about tests being painful are putting women off attending potentially life-saving cervical screening appointments.
A new...

NHS England has unveiled a plan to slash waiting times for elective care, allowing patients to get seen and treated more quickly.

More than half of paramedics are suffering from burnout caused by the stress and pressure of coping with the pandemic...

The government has launched a ‘national war on cancer’ with the aim of improving prevention, diagnosis and treatments over the...

Kayleigh Frost discusses how occupational health practitioners can support staff and managers following a cancer diagnosis.

Sue Rizzello shares her personal journey following her ovarian cancer diagnosis and encourages employers to do more to raise awareness...

Ovarian cancer is sometimes mistaken for other conditions, which can delay access to life-saving treatment. Dr Sharon Tate highlights how...