Lifestyle choices for mental health
What are the statistics around mental health in the UK? Mental health has moved from the margins of public discussion into the mainstream, yet the numbers remain sobering. One in four people in the UK …
Safety hazards in agriculture
Somewhere in the Midlands, before the sun has fully risen, a tractor rumbles to life. The farmer inside it, wellies soaked in dew, has already been up for hours. Around them, machinery spins, livestock stirs …
Preparing a health and safety policy
It often begins with something small. A wet floor sign missing, a cluttered fire exit, a chair with a broken wheel. These things don’t always cause injury, but when they do, the consequences can be …
10 tips for quitting smoking
Why quitting is the best decision you’ll ever make It’s the quiet moments that catch people off guard. Maybe it’s on the drive to work, during a tense meeting or on a rainy afternoon. You …
Occupational health vs occupational therapy
Occupational health and occupational therapy. Are they not the same thing? When organisations are looking for health services, they may stumble over these two terms. While they may sound similar, they are very different. If …
Preventing and managing psoriasis in the workplace
Imagine trying to focus during a meeting while your skin itches so much it feels like it’s burning. Or feeling self-conscious every time you roll up your sleeves because of red, scaly patches on your …
Supporting workers who have Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is often misunderstood. It’s a serious, lifelong mental health condition, but it is also one that many people live with successfully. With the right support, individuals can thrive in their careers, contribute meaningfully to …
Physiotherapy in the Workplace
Most of us think of physiotherapy as something we turn to after a sports mishap or perhaps a long-standing back problem. It’s typically associated with recovery, pain relief and regaining mobility. But in recent years, …
Understanding alcohol harm
Alcohol plays a prominent role in British culture, but while moderate drinking can seem harmless, the darker side of alcohol is often hidden behind closed doors. In the workplace, it rarely announces itself loudly. Instead, …
Choosing a local occupational health provider
Now might be the best time to choose a specialist local occupational health provider. In modern workplaces, the health and wellbeing of employees has never been more important. With increasing awareness around mental health, workplace …