The pandemic and now the cost-of-living crisis have battered employee mental health, a survey has suggested, prompting more employers to...
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Closed-loop diabetes devices ‘life-changing’, but shouldn’t replace screening
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonNew glucose-monitoring diabetes devices are creating “life-changing benefits”, but aren’t a silver bullet and should not replace screening, the charity...
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A combination of the pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and poor retirement saving is forcing more and more people to work...
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A third of workers feel their organisation is not great at managing work-related stress, despite the fact that three out...
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Employee wellbeing worth billions to UK plc, as employers rush to offer perks
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonThe economic value of investing in improved employee wellbeing is worth billions to UK plc, or potentially the equivalent of...
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A UK university is aiming to study the impact of menopause symptoms on autistic people, including what sort of support...
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Emergency workers took more than a million sick days because of stress and mental ill health last year, according to...
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The decision in early 2021 to delay people’s second Covid-19 jabs saved thousands of lives.
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The UK is increasingly relying on employers, their employee assistance programmes (EAPs), for mental health support.
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After often fierce debate during the pandemic, a consensus emerged that Covid-19 is predominantly transmitted through the air. But new...
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NHS waiting times hit another grim record in February, with an estimated 7.22 million people waiting for routine hospital treatment,...
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As many as 95% of young people are struggling with their mental health, a poll has suggested.
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The UK is in the grip of a “rapidly escalating diabetes crisis”, with the number of people living with diabetes...
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Gig economy workers are more likely to report health issues like insomnia, headaches, and stomach issues, according to research.
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Firefighters are regularly exposed to PFAS ‘forever’ chemicals in firefighting foam, a report from the Health and Safety Executive has argued.