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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 – Spot Symptoms, 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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World Suicide Prevention Day – Raising Workplace Suicide Awareness
Suicide is an international public health challenge. It is estimated that around 800,000 people die from suicide each year – that’s one person every 40 seconds. The impact of every single one of these deaths on families, friends and the wider community is huge. But suicide is preventable, and we[...]
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Ways You Can Improve Health and Wellbeing in Your Workplace
Workplace wellbeing has become an extremely hot topic over the past three years, and seeing as we spend one-third of our lifetime in work, it’s important that our working environment is as positive and healthy as possible. But what exactly is workplace health and wellbeing, and why is it so[...]
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How to Boost Your Happiness at Work and at Home
It’s Happiness Happens Month! We all know how important happiness is for wellbeing, and this month is the perfect time to focus on increasing yours. Here, we share seven simple ideas to help you boost your happiness at work and at home.
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Celebrating Our Superhero Dads!
As Father’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to express gratitude for the amazing dads who so often play such a significant role in our lives. They may not have capes or superpowers, but their dedication to their children, the sacrifices they make for them and the unwavering love and[...]
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How to cope with anxiety: 8 tips and strategies
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 centres on the theme of anxiety. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems, with a little over 1 in 10 people in the UK living with an anxiety disorder at any one time. While the condition can be distressing, there are lots[...]
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