Audits of back pain and depression management in the NHS point to ways to improve OH services. Nic Paton reports.
Occupational Health
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Nuffield Health has been providing a physiotherapy triage service to Centrica since September 2007. Centrica decided to tackle absenteeism caused by musculoskeletal issues, as this affects the ability of their 9,000 engineers to carry out what is a physically demanding job.
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Friday Podcast: Fit notes, Jack Straw cracks down on no-win no-fee lawyers, landmark false claimant tribunal ruling
by Rob Mossby Rob MossHR news and analysis including:
The new fit note is unveiled to cut down on long-term sickness absence;
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Employers would welcome a new ‘driving for work’ qualification, and feel the current system of driver training and testing fails...
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More than 1,500 Nestlé UK employees will take part in a global corporate walking challenge as part of the company’s...
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As the number of swine flu cases continues to rise, what role should occupational health be playing in the workplace? Nic Paton reports.
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A study has found that although GPs are meeting their financial targets, they are not providing better care for diabetic...
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A study has found that although GPs are meeting their financial targets, they are not providing better care for diabetic...
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Skin cancer screenings for England cricketers
England’s professional cricketers are to be screened for skin cancer this year for the... -
Large numbers of men and women are putting themselves at risk of unnecessary incontinence and sexual frustration because of ignorance...
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More evidence has emerged of the severe effect the stresses and strains of the recession are having on the mental...
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With the UK forecast to swelter during a hot, dry summer this year, the TUC has called for the introduction...
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Building sites fail to pass HSE inspections
One in five construction sites failed health and safety checks during the latest... -
The construction sector needs to act to bring in more younger workers and managers or face an old-age time bomb,...
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Healthier staff canteens
UK contract caterers are making “significant progress” in improving the healthiness of food in workplace canteens, the...