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Highlights from our 2025 Occupational Health Technician Conference!
We’re excited to share the highlights of our recent Occupational Health Technician conference which was held on Thursday, January 30th, and Friday, January 31st, at the Best Western NEC Birmingham. These events are a brilliant way for our Occupational Health Technicians to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and[...]
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How to improve workplace attendance
As an employer, ensuring high levels of workplace attendance is crucial. Not only is it incredibly important for maintaining business productivity and ensuring smooth operations, but it also plays a significant part in a healthy and positive company culture. But UK sickness absence rates are on the rise. The latest[...]
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What are Medigold room rentals?
At Medigold Health, we know that when it comes to delivering high-quality healthcare services, having the right environment can make all the difference. That’s why our clinic room hire and rental options are designed with you and your patients in mind. Whether you’re a private GP, a therapist or a[...]
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It’s Time to Talk Day: Get your organisation talking about mental health
Did you know that in the UK, 1 in 6 working-age people experience symptoms associated with mental ill health at any one time? When we’re trying to cope with mental health challenges, feeling connected and supported is really important. Yet 36% of adults never make space in their day to[...]
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Is Blue Monday actually a thing?
The third Monday in January has become widely known as Blue Monday—allegedly the most depressing day of the year. But is there any truth to it? Let’s find out! What exactly is Blue Monday? The idea of ‘Blue Monday’ was first introduced in 2005 by a UK travel company[...]
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The benefits and challenges of Dry January and how to support your staff
January often marks a fresh start, making it the perfect time to hit reset on our habits. For many, that includes taking a break from alcohol. Enter Dry January: a popular initiative developed and led by the charity Alcohol Change that encourages people to go alcohol-free for the first month[...]
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Keep your workforce healthy and productive this Christmas and into the New Year
The festive season is here and many businesses are gearing up for end-of-year celebrations and setting their business goals for the New Year! For SMEs, this is also an ideal time to reflect on how to keep your workforce healthy, motivated, and ready to thrive in 2025. Small and medium-sized[...]
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Grief awareness week: How best to support your employees
Grief touches everyone at some point, yet it’s still one of the least understood experiences – especially in the workplace. As Grief Awareness Week (2–8 December) draws to a close, it’s a good moment to stop and think about how we, as employers, can show up for our people when[...]
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World AIDS Day: Let’s talk about HIV testing
HIV and AIDS may not be topics that often come up in workplace conversations, but they should be. There are currently an estimated 100,000 people living with HIV in the UK, with around 5000 living with the conditions undiagnosed. Thanks to remarkable advances in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, we’ve come[...]
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