Wellbeing

The UK Health Security Agency has published interim advice fleshing out how it expects its Covid-19 autumn booster vaccination programme to work.

GPs have called for an independent occupational health service to be set up to issue fit notes.

A discussion paper has said occupational health has a role in helping manage long Covid at work.

UK obesity prevalence projections show that nearly four in 10 adults will be obese by 2040.

Overhauling the UK's 40-year-old statutory sick pay system could benefit the UK to the tune of £3.9bn and better support hundreds of thousands of workers, according to new proposals.

More than one in five employers plans to implement a 'no jab no job' policy over the coming year, according to Acas.

The number of nurses and midwives leaving the NMC register has increased substantially, citing poor workplace cultures and too much pressure.

Official figures show the extent to which wages in January to March 2022 failed to keep pace with the rising cost of living.

A charity has seen an increase in long Covid sufferers accessing its resources and calling its helpline, as NHS waits rise.

Organisations are being encouraged to bid for government-backed grants to set up schemes to support women’s health in the workplace.

Many school buildings in England are a 'risk to life', including being riddled with asbestos, leaked government documents have suggested.

The mystery of ‘Gulf War Syndrome’, the often debilitating, chronic and multi-symptom illnesses among military personnel, may have been solved.

Mental health in the workplace, anxiety, burnout and worries about the rising cost of living have all been firmly in the spotlight during Mental Health Awareness Week this week (from 9-15 May).

Spain is planning to introduce up to five days of 'menstrual leave' per month for employees who suffer severe period pain.

Clare Marsland outlines how employers can support women during the HRT shortage and suggests some reasonable adjustments.