The society has called for a universal ‘right to a healthy workplace’ for all employees.
The report found that people working in lower paid industries like agriculture and hospitality are disproportionately represented in the figures and most likely to miss out on support. This is despite working in sectors that are shown to be least healthy for workers.
William Roberts, chief executive at the Royal Society for Public Health, said, “We are at a critical time for our nation’s health. Millions of people are leaving the workforce due to ill health. It costs us tens of billions every year. It also puts an additional strain on our health service leaving people languishing on waiting lists.
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