Wellbeing

The number of people who have not had an NHS breast screening has risen to 1.5 million women across the UK, a charity has warned.

A survey looking at ‘masculinity’ in engineering and its impact on mental health has been launched.

There is a world of difference in the level of intervention needed for low mood and mild anxiety to that needed for severe depression and other mental illnesses,

Women are twice as likely as men to ask for help about mental ill health. This ‘male mental health gap’...

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, Sally Campbell argues that proactive mental health support, training and intervention is needed.

Almost half of female employees say they now feel a greater level of financial anxiety than before the pandemic, compared to 38% of men.

Fears of mass job cuts as the furlough scheme closed have not materialised, government figures suggest.

Improving access to vaccinations and educating people about their benefits could help boost uptake among at-risk groups, a report recommends.

Nearly half of smokers have been smoking more since the pandemic began

The Scottish and UK governments should establish a ‘future of work commission’ to ensure that working practices support wellbeing as...

Employers including Tesco, PwC, HarperCollins UK and Santander UK have signed a pledge to support staff who experience the menopause.

KFC listened to its employees during lockdown and responded with a menu of family-friendly policies and renewed flexibility.  

IKEA has removed hidden security cameras from a warehouse in Peterborough after an employee spotted one in a company toilet.

Official figures show 26% have been on furlough at some point during the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme’s operation.

A campaign has been launched to promote the need for better rest and catering facilities for healthcare workers in Scotland.