New guidance has outlined the infection control measures that should remain in place in health and care settings util at least March.
Health surveillance
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NHS England has launched a drive to remind people not to put off going to see a doctor if they have possible signs and symptoms of cancer.
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The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a surge in meningitis B cases among young adults and teenagers in England.
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A team of healthcare experts has compiled a guide to help health professionals recognise the symptoms of a hidden eating...
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The pandemic has led to employees using drugs more, especially painkillers and opiates, a drug testing firm has warned.
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With the pandemic nearing two years, and the omicron variant meaning the NHS is under more pressure than ever, looking...
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A new health and wellbeing index is helping the rail industry to better understand and manage the often-complex health and...
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SOM (the Society of Occupational Medicine) has launched guidance for occupational health professionals on carrying out health assessments within the...
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Drink, drugs and self-harming – health challenges in construction laid bare
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonUK construction workers are turning to drink, non-prescription drugs use and even self-harming because of high levels of mental distress,...
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The massive, perhaps permanent, changes wrought on the workplace by the pandemic mean we are now in uncharted waters when...
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The government intends to bring in mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for all frontline NHS staff from next April. This is something...
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Twenty times more people than before the pandemic are waiting more than six weeks to have a heart scan in...
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The massive pandemic-led backlog around cancer screening, diagnosis and, crucially, treatment means it is even more imperative employers and OH...
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The switch to a ‘hybrid’ mix of home and office working could put lives at risk because of reduced access...
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A Covid-19 antibody testing regime could offer peace of mind for staff and their employers.