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We’re Here to Get Your People Back to Work Safe and Well Post-Pandemic
We are all facing unprecedented challenges in keeping the workforce safe and well in this uncertain time. To continue to support you and your employees, we have adjusted some of our service delivery methods in response to the current challenging circumstances. The following services can all be accessed remotely by[...]
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The sinister side of the spotlight
Whilst celebrities have always existed, the number of people in the spotlight under public scrutiny has significantly increased in recent years. With the tragic death of Caroline Flack highlighting the appalling pressures that those in the public eye are exposed to, Medigold Health’s Trainee Occupational Health Physician, Yvette Martin, discusses[...]
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Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2020
20th-26th January 2020 is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Medigold Health’s Trainee Occupational Health Physician, Yvette Martin, discusses the importance of cervical screening and what your workplace can do to help prevent the disease. It’s been over 10 years since the death of reality TV star Jade Goody who spoke publicly[...]
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The Season of Goodwill
The Season of Goodwill For many of us, Christmas is often a fun and exciting time full of get-togethers, tasty food and exchanging presents with loved ones. However, Christmas can also be a very tough time for many people, including those who are homeless, lonely, bereaved or struggling with finances.[...]
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Tackling Work-Related Stress
Work-related stress, depression or anxiety is a harmful reaction occurring secondary to excessive pressures and demands in the workplace. We all experience pressure at work, sometimes that can be useful for driving us towards achieving targets and to inspire us to produce our best work. But, if that pressure outweighs[...]
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Suicide Awareness – World Mental Health Day
Thursday 10th October 2019, is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is – Suicide Awareness. In 2018, there were approximately 6,859 registered deaths by suicide in the UK and Republic of Ireland, equating to an average of 18 suicides per[...]
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Do You Know Your Numbers? We Know Our Numbers!
Do you know your Numbers? We Know Our Numbers! This ‘Know Your Numbers Week’, Medigold Health provided employees in our UK offices the opportunity to have a free health assessment to make sure we all know our numbers and, more importantly, what those numbers mean. During the assessment, employees had[...]
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2019
What is World Suicide Prevention Day? Organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and the World Health Organisation, the purpose of the day is to promote worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. Every year organisations and communities around the world come together to create awareness of one of our country’s[...]
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Skin Cancer – The Risk Is Real
Skin Cancer – The Risk is Real With the summers getting hotter, and the winters more extreme, it is tempting to want to take full advantage of the sunshine. However, sun exposure can be dangerous, so we need to make sure we take precautions to reduce the likelihood of skin[...]
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