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Over 10 million workers in the UK lack access to workplace health support

A new report published by the Royal Society for Public Health has revealed that nearly half (47 per cent) of the UK workforce is without access to essential health support, such as routine health checks or flu vaccinations, and is ...

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186 Million Workdays are Lost Annually Due to Sickness – Dettol Highlights the Need for Germ Protection for Employees and Customers This Winter

During the winter months of November to February, seasonal illnesses such as colds, flu, coughs and throat infections peak in the UK, Germany and across Europe. Germs spread rapidly and are easily transmitted between people and surfaces, making it a ...

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Raising awareness for occupational health and employee wellbeing

Today marks the start of Occupational Health Awareness Week (OHAW), which aims to raise awareness of occupational health (OH) and explain the value it provides. The week is facilitated by the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM), whose research shows that ...

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Royal London’s 80 Fenchurch Street office achieves Platinum level WELL Certification

Royal London’s colleague workspace at 80 Fenchurch Street in London has been awarded WELL Certification at the Platinum level – the highest level of certification under the WELL Building Standard (WELL v2), as awarded by the International WELL Building Institute ...

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Plus Dane Housing trialling Vericon Systems to monitor and manage damp and mould

Intelligent remote monitoring and management technology from Vericon Systems is helping Plus Dane Housing to manage and prevent the harmful effects of damp and mould across its estate. Plus Dane is a social housing group that owns and manages more ...

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Westminster forum on workplace wellbeing officially launches

A new Westminster wellbeing group to tackle post-pandemic challenges undermining work health and productivity has been officially launched. The Policy Liaison Group (PLG) on Workplace Wellbeing was formally launched in Westminster on 5 September 2024. The new cross-party forum chaired ...

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A healthy vend

A new healthy eating framework to improve health and wellbeing within the NHS is being supported by the vending industry. Westways Vending Finance Director, Natalie Baker explains the concept Over the years, the perception of vending machines has changed. There ...

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Magenta Security unveils staff mental health and wellbeing support programme

The security firm has launched a programme to provide mental health and general wellbeing support to staff. Partnering with a leading care and metal heath consultancy, an employee assistance solutions provider, Magenta Security Services is offering an array of free ...

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Compass makes further progress on health and wellbeing targets

In its second year of reporting, Compass Group UK & Ireland it has recorded a further reduction in salt, fat and saturated fat, in thousands of recipes – alongside procuring and serving more vegetables. The food and support services 50,000 ...

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New study reveals giving frontline workers greater control over their working patterns improves health and wellbeing

A new major two-year project by the flexible working consultancy Timewise and the Institute for Employment Studies, backed by Impact on Urban Health has found that frontline workers who gain input and control over their working pattern DO see wellbeing ...

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