Florence Nightingale's centenary reminds us that she set standards in nursing. Does it follow that OH nursing should be a degree-level profession?
Occupational Health
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European employers face stress challengeAlthough almost 80% of European managers express concern about work-related stress, only 26% of their organisations...
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Employers, occupational health and government are going to have to work together to cope with and manage the challenges of...
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People with depression and anxiety should be offered specialist support to return to work as well as psychological therapy, says...
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The Conservative-Lib Dem coalition government has been fleshing out the detail of its programme since its election in May, including...
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More than a quarter of employers believe their investment in occupational health has directly contributed to a successful reduction in...
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ALC Health, the UK based international medical insurance provider, has launched an online quote and buy facility via its website...
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Systematic reviews can have a role in forming guidelines for practice in occupational health, explains Diane Haddock.
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Life-long learning and continuing professional development (CPD) are the processes by which professionals, such as nurses, develop and improve their...
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With sickness presence costing more than absence, it is imperative employers focus on employees' health and wellbeing in the workforce. Nic Paton reports.
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As the retail sector turns to technology to reduce workforce and boost profit, Tom Stewart examines the ergonomics that will play a big part in employees' health and wellbeing.
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The new Statement of Fitness for Work will put more demands on OH practitioners, leaving room for employee grievances. But remember, GP recommendations are not binding, write Linda Goldman and Joan Lewis.
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A review of support offered to employees with a disability can be an effective tool in raising awareness and understanding of physical and mental health issues among staff, as Bangor University discovers. Joe Patton reports.
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An alarming number of workers are not taking sufficient breaks, working in the same position for extended periods, going to...
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Fake fit notes which claim to be “authentic looking replicas” of the genuine forms are being circulated for as little...