Workplace issues/your health

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Bullying and harassment go unreported in the workplace due to fear of backlash

One in four employees (25 per cent) have reported being aware of conduct that violated either the law or ethical standards in the last year, revealed...

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Dental nurse diagnosed with leukaemia helps raise awareness of the disease

A dental nurse who was diagnosed with leukaemia is supporting leading charities Leukaemia Care and Leukaemia UK to help raise awareness of the blood...

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Music used as mood booster for deskless workers

A quarter (25 per cent) of UK deskless workers spend eight or more hours on their feet daily, while 43 per cent are on foot for over five, according...

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Workplace abuse effects over half of dental nurses, association reveals

According to an annual report from Nurse.com, 64 per cent of general nurses in the US have experienced verbal abuse in the workplace. The British...

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Government must introduce legislative framework to improve workplace equity, says commission

The Workplace Equity Commission, convened by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), has outlined more than 40 recommendations to improve employment...

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Government needs to commit to suicide prevention, says charity

Samaritans, a mental-health support charity, has encouraged people not to bottle up their feelings, with suicide rates in England and Wales now at...

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Creating a safe space

Claire Frisby discusses the current calls for a DCP wellbeing community with dental therapist Victoria Wilson.

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Life-saving health check programme introduced to workplaces across England

For the first time, the government has announced a life-saving health check programme for workplaces across the country.

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Menopause symptoms could affect brain health, study shows

A study has explored the effect of various menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes, on memory, attention, language, and executive function.

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Supermarket collaborates with menopause collective to launch new initiative

GenM, the menopause partner for brands and home of the MTick, has partnered with Morrisons, to launch menopause-friendly areas in selected stores.

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Employee sickness cost has increased to £30bn since 2018

A report by IPPR, an independent charity, revealed that a rise in workplace sickness has cost UK businesses billions each year.

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Women’s healthcare event pushes for change and innovation

Cumbria is a driving force for better women's health, says the NHS as it gears up for a major healthcare innovation event.