Wellbeing

The recession has encouraged people in the UK to rethink their lives, including making health and fitness a greater priority,...

Pregnancy and mental health leaflet launched
A leaflet on mental health during pregnancy has been published by the Royal College...

Nearly eight in 10 workers would consider returning to work from long-term absence before they were 100% better, potentially putting...

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has issued its annual warning advising people to take care when visiting areas where ticks...

Cleaning firm fall fine
Lincoln College has been fined £1,500 after a window cleaner fell four metres in an accident...

NMC promotional tool aims to help employers
Employers of nurses and midwives are being offered a new tool by the...

Leading Conservatives will run both the Department of Health and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under the new...

The Department of Health has appointed three leading occupational health (OH) professionals to act as health and wellbeing “champions” for...

People who regularly put in overtime and work 10 or 11-hour days can increase their risk of heart disease by...

A free guide to help employers work through the process of engaging an occupational health (OH) physician has been published...

Payroll software is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Many packages now offer functionality for everything from holidays to tax credits. To help you understand the...

Choosing between integrated or separate payroll and HR software is one of the most crucial decisions in the procurement process.Is...

The UK may be coming out of recession, but it has left in its wake a workforce that is increasingly...

An educational think-tank has launched an attack on Britain’s health and safety culture, arguing the current regime encourages over-compliance, red...

Companies that take active steps to manage and promote health and wellbeing at work can improve their financial performance by...