Wellbeing and health promotion

The UK’s chronic lack of access to dentists, especially NHS dentists, is leading to mouth cancers not being spotted or treated early enough.

A record 4.4 million people are now covered by health insurance through their employer and one million claims have been...

Living with, and inhaling, air pollution can raise the risk of also having type 2 diabetes, a study has found.

From ‘posties’ tramping our streets through to sorting teams and back-office staff, Royal Mail needs to respond to a wide...

More than two-thirds of women (68%) have experienced a period of poor physical or mental health while at work, yet...

A campaign to improve awareness and understanding of urinary tract infections (UTIs) has been launched by the NHS.
The campaign,...

With World Menopause Day taking place this week, a workplace health provider is reporting a “marked” increase in requests for...

By getting involved in the ESG agenda, OH teams can ensure that employee health and wellbeing is considered at board level.

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, employers should consider how they can support staff who are recovering and raise awareness about symptoms.

More than eight out of 10 employers (83%) are reporting increased demand from their employees for wellbeing benefits.

Between the ongoing fallout from Covid and the cost-of-living crisis, employees are increasingly seeking assurance that their employers genuinely care...

Health professionals are being urged to ask people about gambling if they attend a health check-up or appointment for a...

Too many employers are still prioritising a reactive approach to employee wellbeing support, argues Debra Clark. But this can be...

Weight gain among offshore oil rig workers in Scotland has resulted in changes to improve their health and diet, an OH provider claims.

Consuming large amounts of ultra-processed food, such as drinks containing artificial sweeteners, snacks and ready meals, is associated with a...