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    Asbestos still rife in hospitals and wider NHS

    by Nic Paton 23 Jan 2023
    by Nic Paton 23 Jan 2023

    Many NHS buildings, including many hospitals, remain riddled with asbestos, a survey has concluded.

    • Stress
    • Bullying and harassment
    • Hospitality

    Chefs outline macho culture of deliberate burnings, bullying and abuse

    by Nic Paton 23 Jan 2023
    by Nic Paton 23 Jan 2023

    Many chefs still see pain as 'a medal of honour', a study has suggested, including deliberate burnings, physical abuse and bullying.

    • Stress
    • Blood pressure
    • Anxiety

    Social prescribing can reduce need for some medications

    by Nic Paton 20 Jan 2023
    by Nic Paton 20 Jan 2023

    Social prescribing can help to lower the use of psychotropic, antihypertensive and asthma medication in urban environments,

    • Cardiac
    • Sickness absence management
    • Respiratory

    Health experts urge home workers to heat rooms to 18C

    by Ashleigh Webber 20 Jan 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 20 Jan 2023

    People working from home have been advised to ensure their homes are heated to at least 18C to avoid the risk of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections.

    • Long Covid
    • Coronavirus
    • Cardiac

    Unvaccinated at greater risk of death or heart disease following Covid

    by Nic Paton 20 Jan 2023
    by Nic Paton 20 Jan 2023

    People who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 have a greater risk of death and cardiovascular disease for at least 18 months after infection.

    • Cancer
    • Education
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    Study aims to unpick asbestos exposure in schools

    by Nic Paton 20 Jan 2023
    by Nic Paton 20 Jan 2023

    Trade unions are set to work with a leading cancer expert to study the exposure of women in their late-40s...

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    Cake in the office ‘like passive smoking’, says watchdog chief

    by Jo Faragher 18 Jan 2023
    by Jo Faragher 18 Jan 2023

    Could an office cake ban be on the cards? Bringing sweet treats into work could be perceived to be as...

    • Cancer
    • Musculoskeletal disorders
    • Occupational Health

    Health support service sees rise in cancer and musculoskeletal referrals

    by Ashleigh Webber 18 Jan 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 18 Jan 2023

    A nurse-led support service claims it has seen referrals for cancer and musculoskeletal problems leap by almost a fifth over...

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    ‘Blue Monday’: third of employees struggle on through mental ill health

    by Nic Paton 16 Jan 2023
    by Nic Paton 16 Jan 2023

    Research published on 'Blue Monday' finds a third of employees have struggled on with work despite issues with their mental health.

    • Fit for Work
    • Long Covid
    • Disability

    Long Covid will often resolve itself within a year, study argues

    by Nic Paton 13 Jan 2023
    by Nic Paton 13 Jan 2023

    People who experience long Covid following only a mild bout of Covid-19 are likely to see their symptoms resolve within a year.

    • Stress
    • Cancer
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    Firefighters at heightened risk of cancers and mental ill health

    by Nic Paton 13 Jan 2023
    by Nic Paton 13 Jan 2023

    Toxic contaminants in fires can be directly linked to increased rates of cancer and mental health issues among firefighters, research has suggested.

    • Mental health
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    What’s driving the increase in EAP usage?

    by Eugene Farrell 12 Jan 2023
    by Eugene Farrell 12 Jan 2023

    What can EAP usage and ROI data tell employers about employee wellbeing?

    • Ergonomics
    • Musculoskeletal disorders
    • Wellbeing and health promotion

    Why are musculoskeletal disorders still an issue for employers?

    by Marc Holl 11 Jan 2023
    by Marc Holl 11 Jan 2023

    Why so many workers are suffering musculoskeletal disorders and how can employers support them?

    • Stress
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    EAPs reporting ‘drastic’ surge in demand as employees struggle with cost of living

    by Nic Paton 11 Jan 2023
    by Nic Paton 11 Jan 2023

    Employee assistance programmes (EAPs) are reporting surging demand for their services as employees struggle to cope with the cost-of-living crisis,...

    • Stress
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    Making the case for supporting mental ill health before staff go off sick

    by Malcolm Smith 9 Jan 2023
    by Malcolm Smith 9 Jan 2023

    Rehabilitating people while they’re still in work will usually more than pay for itself, argues Malcolm Smith.

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