An occupational health provider and musculoskeletal (MSK) services firm have teamed up to ‘make it simpler’ for NHS organisations to...
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Coronavirus: will it be occupational health rather than the NHS that is overwhelmed post-lockdown?
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonAs thoughts turn to how the UK can gradually reopen for business post-lockdown, it is becoming all too clear that...
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Dr Anne de Bono, president of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, has said research is “urgently required” to gauge whether...
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Coronavirus: a fifth ‘unsure’ about getting vaccinated even if one becomes available
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonDespite the massive death toll and disruption the UK has experienced from the coronavirus pandemic, nearly a fifth of people...
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It is estimated 250,000 people in the UK have been diagnosed with the debilitating condition chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Felissia...
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Having suffered herself from depression and now chronic fatigue syndrome and Lupus, OH nurse Felicity Paterson knows only too well...
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How occupational health professionals can add value to workplace wellbeing
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonWith employers increasingly interested in wellbeing, and potentially prepared to spend money on interventions, a recent report from SOM has...
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Diabetes, men, drugs, and dementia – why occupational health faces a challenging future
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonBetween tackling the challenges of rising rates diabetes, men’s ill health, drugs and alcohol, and working-age dementia, occupational health practitioners...
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Starting a new occasional series where we profile the day-to-day work of OH practitioners, we go behind the scenes with...
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Presenteeism (struggling into work when unwell) and leavism (using holidays or time off for catching up) can be as damaging...
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Coronavirus: NHS ‘urgently’ working to ramp up occupational health provision
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonThe NHS is “urgently” working to put in place extra occupational health provision for NHS workers during the coronavirus crisis,...
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Specialist occupational health practitioner and Queen’s Nurse Su Chantry writes about her experience returning to the NHS during Covid-19.
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On the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Dr Yvette Martyn reflects on what can be learnt following...
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Actor issues a heartfelt 'thank you' to occupational health workers for their dedication and professionalism.
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Organisations have been urged not to overlook the health and wellbeing benefits available for employees at home, with many providers...