People who have difficulty hearing speech against background noise face a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a study.
Dementia
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Three in 10 (29%) people with a known medical condition have avoided seeing their GP or attending a hospital appointment...
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Only 3% of people aged 55 and over would see their GP if they experienced memory loss, forgetfulness or a...
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Almost one in five people who test positive for Covid-19 are diagnosed with a psychiatric condition within the following three...
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Even before coronavirus, the mental and emotional toll of loneliness within our society was a growing worry for employers and...
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A coalition of charities has called on prime minister Boris Johnson to create a ‘mental health renewal plan’ for England...
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Occupational health professionals can play an important role in helping to assess a worker’s fitness to drive for or during...
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Diabetes, men, drugs, and dementia – why occupational health faces a challenging future
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonBetween tackling the challenges of rising rates diabetes, men’s ill health, drugs and alcohol, and working-age dementia, occupational health practitioners...
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It can be challenging for an employer to know how best to support an employee living with a mental health...
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This month's research includes studies on workplace positivity schemes and the quality of Employee Assistance Programmes.