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World Day for Safety and Health – Safe Workplace in a Changing Climate
Climate change is happening faster than predicted, and its effects are increasingly impacting our day-to-day lives. From frequent storms to unprecedented heatwaves, we are all becoming more aware of the risks that global warming can cause. While unpredictable weather events are well-documented and understood, one element of climate change that[...]
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Stress Awareness Month: The importance of managing workplace stress
Stress has become incredibly common in today’s fast-paced world. In fact, a staggering 74% of people have felt overwhelmed or unable to cope within the last year, with work-related stress being the primary culprit for 79% of those individuals. As April arrives, so does Stress Awareness Month, a time for[...]
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Harnessing Neurodiverse Talent in the Workplace
Guest blogger Alice Gibson Disability Training & Consultancy SpecialistMedigold Health When we think about disabilities and health conditions in the workplace, we often think about barriers and ways to overcome them. It wasn’t that long ago that traits and symptoms of health conditions were seen as problems that needed fixing,[...]
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International Women’s Day: How to Support Women’s Wellbeing at Work?
Every year on 8th March, people across the globe (including us here at Medigold!) celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD is a day for organisations and individuals to participate in events, campaigns and initiatives to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It’s also a crucial opportunity[...]
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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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Festive Cheer Without Fear – Your Guide to a Safe, 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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