Wellbeing and health promotion

Fewer than four in 10 employers consider their employee mental health support to be fit for current needs.
Research that...

Only three in 10 employees say their employer encourages them to look after their health, a survey has found.

As life expectancy increases, people are likely to remain in work longer – which raises the likelihood of employees experiencing poor health.

Poor lifestyle choices made during the past 18 months mean employers now need to take action to reduce the risk of preventable diseases, such as diabetes.

More than half of adults who are in poor health are current or ex-smokers, according to a report that calls for investment in national information campaigns and smoking cessation services.

A third of UK adults admit they typically neglect to protect themselves from the sun whilst in their garden or outside space.

Occupational health practitioners need to be proactive in encouraging new thinking in areas such as workplace catering.

A substantial proportion of people are suffering from multiple long-term health conditions by their late 40s, particularly those who lived...

Adults in England have put on weight over the course of the pandemic, prompting a new government campaign to encourage physical activity and healthier eating.

More than one in 10 employees would take prescription drugs in order to cope with work pressures, potentially risking their...

More than 35 million people will be eligible for a free flu jab this winter, as part of what the...

Ama Afrifa-Tchie outlines five areas where OH leadership can help put mental health on the return-to-work agenda.

Corporate fitness teams might not be the most obvious candidates for mental health and wellbeing training. But, as Brendan Street...

The pandemic has highlighted the importance of protecting employee health and safety, especially for those in public-facing roles, working unsociable...

As Britain braces itself to ease Covid-19 restrictions next week, how occupational health can effectively help and support employers to...