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    OH can make ‘monumental difference’ to cancer support

    by Nic Paton 3 Feb 2023
    by Nic Paton 3 Feb 2023

    Occupational health can make “a monumental difference” to the wellbeing of patients with cancer, SOM has said ahead of World Cancer Day.

    • Fit for Work
    • Coronavirus
    • Long Covid

    Two million may still have long Covid

    by Ashleigh Webber 2 Feb 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 2 Feb 2023

    Official figures show long Covid is still prevalent, but declining. Many have had symptoms for more than two years.

    • Cancer
    • NHS
    • Health and safety

    Asbestos still rife in hospitals and wider NHS

    by Nic Paton 23 Jan 2023
    by Nic Paton 23 Jan 2023

    Many NHS buildings, including many hospitals, remain riddled with asbestos, a survey has concluded.

    • Blood pressure
    • Anxiety
    • Depression

    Social prescribing can reduce need for some medications

    by Nic Paton 20 Jan 2023
    by Nic Paton 20 Jan 2023

    Social prescribing can help to lower the use of psychotropic, antihypertensive and asthma medication in urban environments,

    • Cardiac
    • Respiratory
    • Stroke

    Health experts urge home workers to heat rooms to 18C

    by Ashleigh Webber 20 Jan 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 20 Jan 2023

    People working from home have been advised to ensure their homes are heated to at least 18C to avoid the risk of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections.

    • Coronavirus
    • Cardiac
    • Vaccinations

    Unvaccinated at greater risk of death or heart disease following Covid

    by Nic Paton 20 Jan 2023
    by Nic Paton 20 Jan 2023

    People who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 have a greater risk of death and cardiovascular disease for at least 18 months after infection.

    • Cancer
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    Study aims to unpick asbestos exposure in schools

    by Nic Paton 20 Jan 2023
    by Nic Paton 20 Jan 2023

    Trade unions are set to work with a leading cancer expert to study the exposure of women in their late-40s...

    • Cancer
    • Musculoskeletal disorders
    • Occupational Health

    Health support service sees rise in cancer and musculoskeletal referrals

    by Ashleigh Webber 18 Jan 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 18 Jan 2023

    A nurse-led support service claims it has seen referrals for cancer and musculoskeletal problems leap by almost a fifth over...

    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Cancer

    Firefighters at heightened risk of cancers and mental ill health

    by Nic Paton 13 Jan 2023
    by Nic Paton 13 Jan 2023

    Toxic contaminants in fires can be directly linked to increased rates of cancer and mental health issues among firefighters, research has suggested.

    • Ergonomics
    • Musculoskeletal disorders
    • Wellbeing and health promotion

    Why are musculoskeletal disorders still an issue for employers?

    by Marc Holl 11 Jan 2023
    by Marc Holl 11 Jan 2023

    Why so many workers are suffering musculoskeletal disorders and how can employers support them?

    • Blood pressure
    • Cardiac
    • Stress

    No sign of London Olympics exercise ‘legacy’, warn MPs

    by Nic Paton 9 Jan 2023
    by Nic Paton 9 Jan 2023

    Anticipated ‘legacy’ benefits of increased adult participation in sports and exercise from the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics have failed to materialise.

    • Blood pressure
    • Research
    • Conditions

    Night work and its association with metabolic syndrome

    by Nyran Bird 4 Jan 2023
    by Nyran Bird 4 Jan 2023

    Night work is associated with a host of health risks, due to disruptions to the circadian rhythm. Here's what occupational health professionals need to know.

    • E-cigarettes
    • Respiratory
    • Wellbeing and health promotion

    ‘Smokefree England’ 2030 target now a decade off track

    by Nic Paton 3 Jan 2023
    by Nic Paton 3 Jan 2023

    The government is almost a decade behind achieving its target for England to be smoke free by 2030, a leading cancer charity has warned.

    • Blood pressure
    • Conditions
    • Cardiac

    Poverty and poor housing fuelling UK long-term ill health

    by Nic Paton 19 Dec 2022
    by Nic Paton 19 Dec 2022

    More than a million people living with cardiovascular or respiratory conditions in privately rented properties could be at greater risk...

    • Conditions
    • Disability
    • Respiratory

    Stone mason wins largest ever settlement for silicosis

    by Nic Paton 16 Dec 2022
    by Nic Paton 16 Dec 2022

    A stone mason who contracted silicosis after allegedly being exposed to dust while working on Elgin Cathedral in Scotland has accepted a £3.5m compensation settlement.

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