Musculoskeletal disorders

With millions of people working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, Fiona McGill explains what employees should watch out for,...

The NHS is “urgently” working to put in place extra occupational health provision for NHS workers during the coronavirus crisis,...

Organisations have been urged not to overlook the health and wellbeing benefits available for employees at home, with many providers...

Almost nine out of 10 (87%) employees fear for their health because of the Covid-19 outbreak, with many feeling isolated,...

With the UK entering its third week of lockdown, the majority of the workforce continue to work from home. However,...

NHS England’s “first contact practitioner” pilot schemes are testing whether directing patients with musculoskeletal conditions to specialist physiotherapists rather than...

Against the backdrop of a sedentary and ageing workforce working for longer, managing musculoskeletal disorders effectively is becoming an increasing...

Only three out of 10 (29.3%) NHS staff say their trust takes positive action on health and wellbeing, with many...

Managing an employee with multiple sclerosis can be challenging, especially if they are working in a safety-critical capacity. Nancy Njuguna...

Group income protection (GIP) insurance can provide employees with peace of mind that their income will be covered in the...

More than two-thirds (68%) of people with musculoskeletal issues say their job has been a contributing factor to their condition....

Occupational health practitioners, accredited research organisations and charities are being given the chance to bid for funding to carry out...

Employees lost an average of 4.4 working days in 2018 because of sickness or injury, according to the latest official...

Often called “the original gig economy” because of its casual, self-employed and flexible working practices, the performing arts are an...

Academics are investigating whether the introduction of “standing consultations” at GPs’ surgeries could improve the health of both GPs and...