Wellbeing

Hundreds of trade union reps are making building safety inspections this week looking for issues including RAAC, asbestos and fire hazards.

Fit notes need to become more ‘dynamic’ to allow people off work because of ill health to be referred to...

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.

Study suggests smoking-related deaths can be reduced if people attending lung cancer screening are offered stop-smoking support.

NHS England is set to withdraw funding for secondary care staff to access mental health support provided by NHS Practitioner Health.

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.

Waiting times for processing benefits and government compensation claims for mesothelioma patients have doubled within a year.

People with long Covid have tell-tale, distinct patterns of inflammation detectable in the blood, which could potentially be targeted with...

A Tube driver who opened the doors on the wrong side of the station was unfairly dismissed but will not receive compensation.

An art lecturer has succeeded in his constructive dismissal claim following a series of complaints about flooding and PPE provision.

This case study explores the response to a workplace accident in the construction sector, including actions to improve safety procedures.

What should employers and occupational health professionals do in the case of an accident at work?

Deutsche Bank is adding a 'wellness suite' into its new London office to support neurodivergent and menopausal employees.