Investing in ‘conversational intelligence’ (CI) training has transformed how the occupational health team at Barts in London communicates, collaborates, reports...
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Managing an employee with multiple sclerosis can be challenging, especially if they are working in a safety-critical capacity. Nancy Njuguna...
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Childhood experiences and bullying at work
People who have had adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including being bullied at school, are... -
From Grenfell Tower to Manchester Arena: supporting the health of medics on the frontline
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonAnyone who goes into the caring professions, especially those working in “blue light” emergency response services, will fully accept they...
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New-look training could be on the cards for OH, as NMC outlines review of SCPHN standards
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonThe Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has indicated it intends to carry out a review of post-registration training for occupational...
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Occupational health practitioners can expect to see a government Green Paper on workplace health “before the summer”, the minister for...
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Manufacturers are investing more in workers’ health and wellbeing than ever, but a more proactive approach – including making better...
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Night shifts not linked to pain
Night shift work is not associated with an increased reporting of pain, according to... -
Mental ill health can of course affect anyone, irrespective of age, gender or status. But men, especially those working in...
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In the UK some three-and-a-half million adults of working age suffer from asthma. Through analysis of the intervention to support...
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The new Conservative government has been urged to put workers’ health at the top of its agenda by pushing ahead...
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The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has held the first meeting of its steering group looking at the future shape...
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The role of an expert occupational health nurse is complex and demanding, meaning OHNs are potentially prime candidates to achieve...
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Low patient expectation hits knee surgery rehabilitation
Low expectations about the outcome of knee surgery partly explains why three out... -
Most employers agree that improving workplace wellbeing is a positive thing. But occupational health has to play a fundamental role...