Three experts in this field debunk some common myths around returning to work following a brain injury or stroke. It...
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‘Clinically extremely vulnerable’ workers in England are being strongly advised by the government to avoid work outside their homes from...
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As many as a fifth of people who contract Covid-19 are likely to suffer symptoms for eight weeks or more...
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Governments across Europe are being urged to create a comprehensive strategy to tackle rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions, which currently affect...
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Mind the disability gap: why small business must not be a no-go area for occupational health
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonSmall businesses are often thought of as something of a no-go area for occupational health provision and support – not...
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The estimated 35,000 people who survived a stroke during the pandemic are in need of more support, with many missing...
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NHS and care workers will be given clear face masks to help them communicate with people with hearing loss, autism,...
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While many make a relatively swift recovery from Covid-19, for others, especially those who have been hospitalised, it is increasingly...
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Antidepressants can be better than painkillers for chronic pain, suggests NICE
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has warned that a range of commonly used painkillers for chronic...
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A prolapsed lumbar disc can cause intense pain, numbness and tingling through the hips, buttocks, legs and feet, affecting mobility...
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As UK plc gradually, carefully, emerges from lockdown, employers will need all the help they can get to adjust to...
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Talking toolkits: unpicking Covid-19 return-to-work advice for occupational health
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonWith the UK now gradually reopening for business, organisations across the workplace health spectrum have been developing toolkits and resources...
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A study is being carried out to evaluate the value of remote physiotherapy consultations during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Delivery drivers and fast food couriers are often having to urinate in bushes and have no way of cleaning their...
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Companies must address all return-to-work health risks as business gradually open up following the lockdown, not just those directly related...