Hundreds of trade union reps are making building safety inspections this week looking for issues including RAAC, asbestos and fire hazards.
Wellbeing
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Fit notes need to become more ‘dynamic’ to allow people off work because of ill health to be referred to...
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The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine programme is up to 95% effective in preventing cervical cancer, official data has shown.
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Rishi Sunak is set to announce plans to move responsibility for issuing fite notesfrom GPs to “specialist work and health professionals” in England.
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Study suggests smoking-related deaths can be reduced if people attending lung cancer screening are offered stop-smoking support.
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NHS England is set to withdraw funding for secondary care staff to access mental health support provided by NHS Practitioner Health.
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Current sickness absence and return-to-work policies are unfit for purpose for those living with long Covid, research has suggested.
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A successful clinical trial has raised hopes the creation of a vaccine against chlamydia.
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Waiting times for processing benefits and government compensation claims for mesothelioma patients have doubled within a year.
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People with long Covid have tell-tale, distinct patterns of inflammation detectable in the blood, which could potentially be targeted with...
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A Tube driver who opened the doors on the wrong side of the station was unfairly dismissed but will not receive compensation.
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An art lecturer has succeeded in his constructive dismissal claim following a series of complaints about flooding and PPE provision.
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This case study explores the response to a workplace accident in the construction sector, including actions to improve safety procedures.
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What should employers and occupational health professionals do in the case of an accident at work?
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Deutsche Bank is adding a 'wellness suite' into its new London office to support neurodivergent and menopausal employees.