The Government’s recent work, health and disability Green Paper sets an ambitious target for closing the disability employment gap. Nick...
Occupational Health
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Making a business case for wellbeing initiatives is problematic. Intervening in employees’ personal lives by providing a batch of benefits...
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If you have something to share with your peers, one of your best options is to write for occupational health...
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published updated guidance on low back pain and sciatica, including...
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The Government’s long-awaited review into the links between work and addiction was published in December.
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Occupational health professionals regularly work unpaid overtime, survey shows
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonMost OH and occupational hygiene professionals frequently work unpaid overtime, as reporting hours and workload continue to rise, an analysis...
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PHE blueprint for occupational health nurse education sets standards for future OH training
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonPublic Health England (PHE) has set out a new blueprint for occupational health nurse education, designed to respond to the...
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Employers need to consider how to support employees who are carers, so they can balance work with caring for dependants....
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Among this month’s occupational health research reports are studies on noise sensitivity and multiple chemical sensitivity, and leadership responses to...
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The recent annual conference of the Institute for Employment Studies took place just after the health and disability Green Paper...
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This month’s round-up of occupational health research looks at studies on therapists with upper limb disorders, the impact of health...
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Sedentary working, chronic fatigue and long-term conditions top bill at workplace wellbeing event
by Kath Burkeby Kath BurkeThe third annual Work, Health and Wellbeing Conference took place in Salford in September, focusing on sedentary work, chronic fatigue...
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A survey by the Faculty of Occupational Health Nursing published in September shows OH nurses have an appetite for a...
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Parliamentary report finds occupational medicine workforce crisis is deepening
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonOccupational medicine in the UK is facing a recruitment and retention “perfect storm”, the Faculty and Society of Occupational Medicine...
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As evidence of the effect of the Zika virus grows, employers must address their responsibilities. Dr Jonathan O’Keeffe explains.
The...