Occupational Health

Today is World Mental Health Day, and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England is calling on employers to find out...

This case study on workplace stress shows how the evidence base for occupational health underpinned a successful intervention. Anne Donaldson...

Almost nine in 10 (88%) primary care workers find their work stressful, significantly higher than the 56% of the wider...

With the NHS facing a funding crisis, occupational health could be among the functions targeted for cuts and efficiency savings,...

The average UK commuter adds almost 800 calories to their diet every week as a result of their journey to...

Employers and GPs are being warned to be vigilant over fake sick notes which some employees could be using to...

This month’s round-up of occupational health research includes studies on the use of formal change management models in wellbeing initiatives,...

Supporting employees at work after a brain injury can be difficult. Suzanne Trask looks at the legal and practical considerations....

A training programme has been launched for managers dealing with former servicemen and women with PTSD. Piers Bishop explains the...

Following a recent legal decision, employers may need to revisit policies on contacting employees on sick leave, particularly if they...

Rapid technological advancements are transforming working patterns and increasing stress and anxiety levels. Resilience training can help, explains Validium’s Mandy...

Research of UK employers earlier this year indicated not only a link between workplace eyecare and health and wellbeing, but...

Timed to coincide with the UK’s older people day on 1 October, a new guide on older workers from the...

As employee health and wellbeing programmes evolve, organisations are refining how they measure the impact of interventions. Companies should look...

Cancer accounts for almost one-third of all long-term sickness absence claims paid through income protection in the last year, according...