Life-long learning and continuing professional development (CPD) are the processes by which professionals, such as nurses, develop and improve their...
Wellbeing
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As the UK's obesity levels continue to grow, Liz Griffiths looks at the role occupational health can play in addressing the issue in the workplace.
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Two case studies in large but contrasting organisations show how partnerships with external providers can help absence management by developing a more proactive OH service, and improving communication between OH managers and staff.
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Occupational health programmes can play a vital role in managing staff with mental ill health. Bob Grove explains how you can help.
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How should OHNs go about presenting their message to the wider audience?
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Nic Paton explains how the role of occupational health fits in with case management and the government's Fit for Work pilot plans.
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Last month, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence published guidelines on sickness absence management. Nic Paton asks OH professionals how this will affect grassroots practitioners.
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Linda Goldman and Joan Lewis look at new legislation set to provide tougher penalties for employers that fail to minimise the risk of death and injury to employees.
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Hundreds of workers are taking ‘sickies’ and putting pressure on payroll departments as the swine flu panic sets in, according...
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An ageing workforce and higher rates of chronic disease will pose a serious threat to the productivity of British businesses...
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More than seven out of 10 employers believe they have a responsibility to help look after the oral and dental...
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NHS staff to lose weight in government initiative
Overweight NHS nurses, midwives and health visitors are to be encouraged to... -
Businesses have a “window of opportunity” to get their health and safety systems and cultures right before the Corporate Manslaughter...
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Laws made simple
The Health and Safety Executive has made health and safety laws easier to understand and comply with.... -
The NHS must do more to tackle sickness absence among its own workforce, as its absence rate is almost double...