In our final profile of the winners of the 2021 Occupational Health & Wellbeing Awards, Nic Paton speaks to the...
Coronavirus
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A conference has heard that organisations must stop simply reacting to mental health concerns, and instead help employees flourish at work.
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As the number of monkeypox cases in the UK rises, employers have been advised to conduct risk assessments and follow standard sickness procedures.
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The UK Health Security Agency has published interim advice fleshing out how it expects its Covid-19 autumn booster vaccination programme to work.
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A discussion paper has said occupational health has a role in helping manage long Covid at work.
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More than one in five employers plans to implement a 'no jab no job' policy over the coming year, according to Acas.
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The number of nurses and midwives leaving the NMC register has increased substantially, citing poor workplace cultures and too much pressure.
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A charity has seen an increase in long Covid sufferers accessing its resources and calling its helpline, as NHS waits rise.
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Is long Covid a disability? The EHRC says it depends on each case.
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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.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the dangers of poor infection prevention and control, especially in healthcare and care settings, the World Health Organization has emphasised.
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Severe illness from Covid-19 causes cognitive impairment equivalent to 20 years of ageing, according to a study.
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NHS staff with long Covid feel pressured to return to work before they’re fully recovered, according to Unison.
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The 2021 sickness absence rate bounced back sharply after hitting record lows at the start of the pandemic.
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High sickness absence rates has led to cancelled flights and a row with the pilots' union at budget airline easyJet.