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Gig economy workers are more likely to report health issues like insomnia, headaches, and stomach issues, according to research.

Firefighters are regularly exposed to PFAS ‘forever’ chemicals in firefighting foam, a report from the Health and Safety Executive has argued.

Occupational health practitioners could play an important role in the government’s WorkWell pilots.

UK GPs experience the highest stress and lowest job satisfaction compared to family doctors in nine other high-income countries, an...

Black women can face the worst health inequalities, a study of women living in south London has concluded.
The research...

NHS England has warned that the health service is coming under growing pressure from a 50% increase in norovirus cases...

The number of fit notes issued by NHS medical professionals hit a record high of 10.4 million last year, increasing...

The government has put occupational health at the centre of its plans to reduce economic inactivity. But this needs to be accompanied by education.

With the dust now settling on this week’s health and disability white paper, what is it actually proposing for occupational health? Nic Paton reports.

Occupational health practitioners and providers have applauded the government’s ‘unprecedented’ focus on expanding access to OH in this week’s Budget...

With junior doctors in England this week taking part in a three-day walkout, research has highlighted how long hours, intense...

With the government increasingly worried about the exodus of over-50s from the workplace, research has suggested 44% of 55- to...

The Budget on Wednesday is expected to be accompanied by a Health and Disability White Paper, which will outline government...

Eight digitally enabled therapies to treat mental ill health, including depression and anxiety disorders, in adults have been conditionally recommended...

Adults and young people with food allergies and eating disorders in the UK are not getting the help and support...