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    Heart risks almost 100% higher for stressed office workers

    by Adam McCulloch 15 Aug 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 15 Aug 2024

    The risk of developing a serious heart problem can be doubled by having a demanding office-based job, according to new research.

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    One in 10 with chronic pain at risk of opioid dependency

    by Nic Paton 14 Aug 2024
    by Nic Paton 14 Aug 2024

    As many as one in 10 adults prescribed opioids for chronic pain will go on to experience opioid dependency or...

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    Far right riots: Muslim health workers witness rise in racist abuse

    by Rob Moss 9 Aug 2024
    by Rob Moss 9 Aug 2024

    Muslim health workers have been subject to an increase in racist abuse since the start of the far right-inspired riots last week.

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    NICE gives green light for new osteoporosis and gene therapy treatments

    by Nic Paton 8 Aug 2024
    by Nic Paton 8 Aug 2024

    Two new treatments, one for tackling osteoporosis after menopause and a gene therapy for the blood disorder beta-thalassaemia, have been...

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    Silicosis: doctors call for UK ban on use of artificial stone worktops

    by Nic Paton 8 Aug 2024
    by Nic Paton 8 Aug 2024

    Doctors have called for a ban on artificial stone being used for kitchen counters and worktops because of the risk...

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    Employers urged to take action during riots

    by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 7 Aug 2024
    by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 7 Aug 2024

    Guidance for employers is issued following the continued social unrest which is “one of the worst spates of violent disorder”.

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    HR changes save NHS Wales board £740k and improve wellbeing

    by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 6 Aug 2024
    by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 6 Aug 2024

    Changes in HR practices help an NHS Wales organisation save more than £730,000 a year and boost employee wellbeing. 

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    Call for employers to support lonely global workers

    by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 6 Aug 2024
    by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 6 Aug 2024

    Employers are being urged to offer more support for lonely workers globally after research reveals 20% experience feelings of loneliness.

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    Manager on sick leave for four years not unfairly dismissed

    by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 6 Aug 2024
    by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 6 Aug 2024

    A woman who was sacked after being off sick for more than four years has lost her unfair dismissal case against Maximus UK Services.

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    Who will be eligible for NHS covid jabs this autumn?

    by Nic Paton 2 Aug 2024
    by Nic Paton 2 Aug 2024

    The government’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced who will be eligible for NHS Covid vaccinations this...

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    Eye health and high cholesterol red flags for future dementia

    by Nic Paton 2 Aug 2024
    by Nic Paton 2 Aug 2024

    Failing eyesight and high cholesterol could be two red flags for possible future dementia, research has concluded.
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    Top 10 HR questions July 2024: Unfair dismissal changes

    by Brightmine 2 Aug 2024
    by Brightmine 2 Aug 2024

    The Labour government has said that it will remove the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims, and there is a new code of practice for dismissing and re-engaging employees.

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    Jet2 flight attendant who quit job in haircut row loses tribunal case

    by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 1 Aug 2024
    by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 1 Aug 2024

    A Jet2 flight attendant who quit work in a row about her “extreme” haircut has lost her bid for £22,000 in compensation.

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    Long Covid cognitive and psychiatric problems can last for years – study

    by Nic Paton 31 Jul 2024
    by Nic Paton 31 Jul 2024

    Many people who have been hospitalised with Covid-19 continue to have cognitive and psychiatric problems even two to three years...

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    Health and Safety at Work Act marks 50th year

    by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 31 Jul 2024
    by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 31 Jul 2024

    The Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) marks its 50th anniversary today (31 July), prompting TUC calls to build on its success.

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