Just one in five people aged 18-40 say they would visit their local pharmacy first for a minor health issue.
Wellbeing and health promotion
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NHS England has launched a campaign to urge thousands of women to take up NHS breast screening appointments, as nearly four in 10 did not take up the offer.
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Confusion around prostate cancer symptoms could be leading fewer men to get tested, with a fifth (19%) admitting they don’t...
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Sick days for mental ill health within the NHS skyrocketed during 2022, an analysis has concluded.
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Tens of thousands of people across the country be able to access tests in the community more quickly, the government has said.
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Health professionals are being urged to correctly gather information on people’s alcohol drinking habits to ensure those who need help do not slip through the net.
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How can employers ensure wellbeing initiatives deliver good value for money, while meeting their intended aims?
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With National HIV Testing Week starting today (Monday 6 February), people in England are being urged to make use of free at-home HIV test kits.
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It’s important to be aware of the inequalities in healthcare provision and health outcomes for men, women, transgender, non-binary and...
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Often, the best way of reducing work-related illness or injury is making it difficult for employees to injure themselves in...
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Employers should be legally required to offer mental health first aid training, an MP has proposed.
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Many chefs still see pain as 'a medal of honour', a study has suggested, including deliberate burnings, physical abuse and bullying.
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Social prescribing can help to lower the use of psychotropic, antihypertensive and asthma medication in urban environments,
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How old you look could be a window into your risk of age-related health issues, research has suggested.
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Why so many workers are suffering musculoskeletal disorders and how can employers support them?