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Seasonal Affective Disorder: Managing the Winter Blues
With the festive season over and Blue Monday fast approaching, many of us may be exhibiting symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD affects 1 in 3 people in the UK, including adults and children. 57% of adults say their overall mood is worse in winter than summer, with 40%[...]
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Embracing the Festive Cheer Without Fear: Your Essential Guide to a Safe and Joyous Christmas
Festive celebrations: Joy and responsibility With Christmas just around the corner, the festive spirit is in full swing, bringing with it the warmth of getting together with friends, family, and colleagues. It’s a time of joy and celebration, yet often accompanied by the temptation to indulge a bit too much[...]
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Disability Confident: More Than Just A Badge
Earlier this month we celebrated the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (3rd December), a day to raise awareness of individuals with disabilities and offer advice on how we can support them. In this blog we delve into how imperative it is for workplaces to consider individuals with disabilities, what[...]
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Questions Asked at an Occupational Health Assessment
In the United Kingdom, a staggering 1.8 million working people suffer from work-related illnesses. This significant number highlights how important it is for employers to prioritise the health and wellbeing of their employees and the crucial need for workplace occupational health services. If you’ve been asked to attend an[...]
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Stress Awareness Day: How to Manage Different Types of Stress
Within the last year, 74% of people have felt so stressed that they have been overwhelmed or unable to cope. 2nd November marks Stress Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of stress, its symptoms and the long-term consequences. This blog delves into the different types of stress,[...]
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Providing Support and Raising Awareness of Breast Cancer
In their lifetime, 1 in 7 UK females will be diagnosed with breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to promote awareness and show support for those affected. In this blog post, we’ll explore what breast cancer is, symptoms to look out for, how to reduce your[...]
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It’s Time to Start Talking About Menopause in the Workplace
A staggering 1 in 10 women leave work because of menopause symptoms, yet the subject is still rarely discussed in the workplace. In this blog, we explore the struggles and challenges that those going through menopause face at work, look at how menopause can impact wellbeing and highlight what employers[...]
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Occupational Health Awareness Week 2023
Occupational Health Awareness Week (18th -24th September 2023) is a campaign led by the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) and the Commercial Occupational Health Provider’s Association (COHPA) to raise awareness of the role of occupational health (OH) and the value it brings for organisations, individuals and society as a whole.[...]
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World Sepsis Day 2023 – Be aware of sepsis symptoms and help save lives
A serious and potentially life-threatening condition, sepsis is estimated to affect nearly a quarter of a million people in the UK each year. The fact that as many as 80% of sepsis deaths could be prevented with rapid diagnosis and treatment highlights the significant need for greater public awareness. Which[...]
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