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Celebrating Medigold Health’s third successful Macmillan coffee morning
We are super excited to announce that our third Macmillan Coffee Morning was a success, raising an impressive £633 for Macmillan Cancer Support! The event gave us a chance to come together as a team, enjoy some delicious homemade treats, and contribute to an important cause that helps people living[...]
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Mental health – The power of conversation.
Guest Blogger Kath Wood – Disability Training and Consultancy Specialist – Product and Consultancy Lead In this blog, I will highlight the importance of conversations about mental wellbeing and share some advice for people on both sides of the conversation on how to prepare for it and the best approach[...]
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A pain in the brain: Dealing with migraines at work
Migraines are a widespread and often invisible health challenge that many professionals face. Whether you’re a line manager, supervisor, team leader or small business owner, chances are you’ve worked with someone who experiences them—even if they haven’t mentioned it. With an estimated 23.3% of adults aged 15-69 in the UK[...]
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Sleep soundly in Sleeptember (and year-round!)
Sleep takes up about one-third of our lives and is critical to our physical and mental health. Yet research shows that a third of us sleep for just five to six hours a night. September marks the start of The Sleep Charity’s annual awareness campaign, Sleeptember! Sleeptember is a month[...]
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Creating a safer workplace: Promoting suicide awareness and support
Suicide is a global crisis and much more common than people think. A staggering 1 in 5 experience suicidal thoughts and 1 in 15 people attempt suicide in their lifetime, with each death having a profound impact on families and communities. But suicide is preventable, and by raising awareness, starting[...]
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Investing in women’s health at work: A smart business strategy
In today’s competitive business environment, investing in employee health and wellbeing is not just a moral obligation but a strategic necessity. One crucial aspect that this investment often overlooks is women’s health. Women constitute nearly half of the UK workforce, occupying significant roles across all sectors. However, workplace health policies[...]
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How to support schizophrenia in the workplace
By guest blogger, Dr Judith Bird, qualified Clinical Health Psychologist specialising in assessing, diagnosing and treating complex mental health issues and Head of Mental Health at Medigold Health. It is estimated that 1 in 100 will experience an episode of schizophrenia at some point in their lives. Yet despite this,[...]
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Highlights from our Health Surveillance Conference Roadshow
We’re thrilled to share the highlights of our recent Health Surveillance Conference Roadshow, which took place in Milton Keynes and Sheffield. These events were fantastic opportunities for Medigold Health to update our technicians on the latest industry guidance, while also providing the perfect opportunity for some socialising with colleagues! What[...]
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Celebrating Pride Month: Voices of support from our colleagues
June is here, and with it comes the vibrant celebration of Pride Month! At Medigold Health, inclusivity is central to our culture. We know that we depend on diversity and ‘Recognition & Respect’ is one of our core values. We believe in fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected,[...]
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