Return to work and rehabilitation

A discussion paper has said occupational health has a role in helping manage long Covid at work.

Statistics show that thousands are waiting for a cancer diagnosis for more than a month.

A charity has seen an increase in long Covid sufferers accessing its resources and calling its helpline, as NHS waits rise.

The mystery of ‘Gulf War Syndrome’, the often debilitating, chronic and multi-symptom illnesses among military personnel, may have been solved.

Most people are unaware of the long term damage a stroke can cause, including the effects that can have an...

Employees with cancer feel they would have been able to return to work sooner if they had received better support from their employer, survey finds.

People double-jabbed against Covid-19 have been half as likely to report long Covid following an omicron infection of the virus versus the previously dominant delta variant.

Occupational health practitioners must consider how they can better support employees recovering from drug addiction and remove some of the risks that prevent many reaching out for help.

Severe illness from Covid-19 causes cognitive impairment equivalent to 20 years of ageing, according to a study.

The Rail Safety and Standards Board's Health and Wellbeing Index is changing the rail health and wellbeing conversation.

NHS staff with long Covid feel pressured to return to work before they’re fully recovered, according to Unison.

The 2021 sickness absence rate bounced back sharply after hitting record lows at the start of the pandemic.

The cost of living crisis is affecting cancer patients' recovery as they are cutting back on meals, heating and other essentials, according to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Exercise has an important role to play in helping people to manage osteoarthritis, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has emphasised.

A new clinical statement on occupational asthma emphasises the importance of health surveillance and prompt specialist referral.