A total of 38.8 million working days were lost because of work-related illness and workplace injury in 2019/20, with more...
Musculoskeletal disorders
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Governments across Europe are being urged to create a comprehensive strategy to tackle rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions, which currently affect...
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NHS pledges ‘long Covid’ sufferers access to specialist support and rehabilitation
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonPeople suffering so-called ‘long Covid’ symptoms months after contracting the virus are to be offered specialist help at NHS clinics...
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Musculoskeletal care and occupational health: only for more ‘enlightened’ employers?
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonThe good news is musculoskeletal care for working-age people is widely considered a priority area by clinical commissioning groups, a...
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During September, we are recognising excellence in the delivery of occupational health by profiling the shortlisted entries for all six...
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Poor home working set-ups could be causing thousands of workers discomfort, with four in five who began working remotely in...
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Great collaborative working and a proactive biopsychosocial focus has been key to the success of the occupational health team at...
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While many make a relatively swift recovery from Covid-19, for others, especially those who have been hospitalised, it is increasingly...
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Antidepressants can be better than painkillers for chronic pain, suggests NICE
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has warned that a range of commonly used painkillers for chronic...
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A prolapsed lumbar disc can cause intense pain, numbness and tingling through the hips, buttocks, legs and feet, affecting mobility...
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As work slowly returns to something resembling normality post-pandemic, occupational health will have an important role to play in encouraging...
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OH&W Awards – ‘We are very focused on ensuring mental health is not swept under the carpet’
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonBy taking a holistic approach to wellbeing, one combining healthy eating, physical activity, mental wellbeing, changing habits and leadership, the...
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Niggles, aches, pains and anxieties stored up during lockdown need to be nipped in the bud before they become long-term...
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Virtual physiotherapy services should be seen as a viable alternative to in-person sessions beyond the Covid-19 pandemic, with research finding...
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One in five organisations do not train their managers in health and safety, despite the view that they are often...