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Time to Talk Day 2021
Run by Time to Change, Time to Talk Day is aimed at getting the nation talking about mental health. This year’s focus is The Power of Small, highlighting how a small conversation has the power to make a big difference.
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How Hampton Knight is Confronting Pandemic Issues with New CEO
Mental health and wellbeing have never been more important as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll on the lives of individuals whether they are working in areas impacted by lockdown restrictions, or staff shortages due to illness and self-isolating, or are working from home to help reduce the[...]
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Men’s Health Week 2020: Five things every man should know
Men’s Health Week 2020 It goes without saying that you should visit your doctor if you feel particularly ill (a short term cold doesn’t count!) however, studies show that when it comes to Men’s health, men aren’t always likely to do this. Men are less likely to visit their GP[...]
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We’re Here to Get Your People Back to Work Safe and Well Post-Pandemic
We are all facing unprecedented challenges in keeping the workforce safe and well in this uncertain time. To continue to support you and your employees, we have adjusted some of our service delivery methods in response to the current challenging circumstances. The following services can all be accessed remotely by[...]
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Mental Health Newsletter – March 2020
It may certainly not feel like it at the moment but, with the clocks going forward at the end of this month, we mark a seasonal change and this may impact us physically and emotionally. March promotes National Bed Month which focuses on the importance of good sleep on our[...]
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The sinister side of the spotlight
Whilst celebrities have always existed, the number of people in the spotlight under public scrutiny has significantly increased in recent years. With the tragic death of Caroline Flack highlighting the appalling pressures that those in the public eye are exposed to, Medigold Health’s Trainee Occupational Health Physician, Yvette Martin, discusses[...]
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Bobsleigh Brad – Meet the man behind the sled
After a year of injuries, funding setbacks and rented sleds, Team Bobsleigh Brad have defied all the odds with a string of top 10 results in the World Cup campaign. Despite being one of the slightest team’s in the competition and pushing the heaviest sled, the boys successfully bagged silver[...]
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The two-question test for alcohol abuse
The NHS Choices website has reported that a simple two-question test for alcohol misuse may be an effective way to identify those at risk. Rather than asking patients how many units they drink each week, as doctors are aware that most patients underestimate or deliberately lie, doctors may start asking[...]
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Point of care testing
Point of care testing (POCT), also known as bedside testing, is medical testing conducted at or near the site of patient care, often using drug testing kits. POCT is designed for the convenience of patients and also helps provide information as rapidly as possible to medical professionals, allowing clinical[...]
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