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Exercise
Boost your immune system this autumn
October 2, 2025
As the leaves turn golden and the days grow shorter, our bodies often need a little ...
Mental Health
Supporting your mental health through change
October 2, 2025
Navigating life transitions Life is full of transitions. From starting a new job, moving to a ...
Menopause
Menopause Awareness Month
October 2, 2025
Embracing change and supporting wellbeing October is Menopause Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness, breaking taboos, ...
Gratitude
World Gratitude Day
September 2, 2025
Why saying ‘Thank You’ matters more than you think On 21st September, the world celebrates World ...
Burnout
Mental clarity – Managing the ‘September reset’ pressure
September 2, 2025
September often carries an almost symbolic weight. The holidays are over, schools reopen, and workplaces often ...
Mental Health
Resetting your sleep for the season change
September 2, 2025
As the days grow shorter and the evenings draw in, September brings a clear signal that ...
Mental Health
National Relaxation Day
August 1, 2025
Why rest is the ultimate productivity tool August 15th marks National Relaxation Day, a timely reminder ...
Exercise
Exercising Safely in the Summer Heat
August 1, 2025
In the sunny weather, many of us are motivated to get moving: lunchtime walks, weekend runs ...
Mental Health
Navigating childcare during the summer holidays
August 1, 2025
School’s out for the summer! For kids across the country, the school year is finally over ...
Annual Leave
Summer Holidays – Why Time Off Matters
July 2, 2025
Why Time Off Matters More Than You Think As summer begins, many of us are starting ...
Alcohol Awareness
Alcohol and Work
July 2, 2025
A Perfect Time to Examine your Relationship with Drink Alcohol Awareness Week (7–13th July) is an ...
Hot Weather
Beating the heat
July 2, 2025
Staying Cool, Safe, and Productive this Summer It’s that time of year again when the fans ...
Physical health
Staying Smart in the Summer Sun
June 2, 2025
Sun safety for long-term skin health When you think of sun safety, your mind might jump ...
Headache
Managing A Migraine
June 2, 2025
Bringing Invisible Pain into the Light For many of us, the word migraine might suggest a ...
Heart Health
Men’s Health Week
June 2, 2025
Let’s Talk About It Men’s Health Week, taking place from the 9th to 15th June, is ...
Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer You Shouldn’t Ignore
May 1, 2025
High blood pressure – or hypertension – often doesn’t come with obvious warning signs. In fact, ...
Hay Fever
Hay Fever Season
May 1, 2025
How to Take Care of Yourself When the Pollen Count Spikes Spring is a glorious time ...
Mental Health
How To Support A Colleague Struggling With Their Mental Health
May 1, 2025
Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May 2025) is a chance to reflect on how we think ...
Digital Detox
Spring Clean Your Screen Time – A Refreshing Digital Detox
April 2, 2025
As the days get longer, the weather gets warmer, and there’s a sense of rejuvenation in ...
Mental Health
Embracing Stress Awareness Month
April 2, 2025
Keep Calm and Take a Breath Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but that doesn’t ...
Exercise
Celebrating Walk to Work Day
April 2, 2025
Step into wellness April’s here, and what better way to shake off the last chills of ...
lung cancer
National No Smoking Day
March 12, 2025
Clearing the air: a guide to giving up smoking Smoking causes numerous diseases and health problems, ...
Mental Health
Resilience – Strategies For a Resilient Mind
March 3, 2025
In a world that often glorifies constant busyness and productivity, mental health can sometimes take a ...
Night Shift Work
World Sleep Day – Restful Nights for Better Wellbeing
March 3, 2025
Sleep is a cornerstone of good health, yet many of us underestimate its importance. On World ...
Ergonomics
Balancing Exercise and Work
March 3, 2025
In today’s modern working environment, many of us spend long hours seated at a desk, whether ...
Cancer Awareness
World Cancer Day
February 3, 2025
A Global Movement for Awareness, Prevention, and Support Every year on the 4th of February, the ...
Exercise
Getting back on track with exercise
February 3, 2025
10 tips to make it stick As February rolls around, many of us find ourselves slipping ...
Blood Pressure
Heart Health
February 3, 2025
Tips to improve your heart health Your heart is one of the hardest-working organs in your ...
Mental Health
Time to Talk Day
February 3, 2025
Let’s start the conversation about mental health On Time to Talk Day, taking place on February ...
Loneliness
Managing Loneliness
January 6, 2025
Embracing Connection and Self-Care in January January can be a terrible time for loneliness. After the ...
Healthy Eating
Healthy Eating in January
January 6, 2025
Kickstart the Year with Nourishing Choices After the lavish indulgences of the holiday season, January is ...
Anxiety
Beating the Winter Blues
January 6, 2025
Overcoming ‘Blue Monday’ and the Post-Holiday Slump The festive season is often filled with excitement and ...
Alcohol Awareness
Dry January – Give Your Liver A Break
January 6, 2025
Every year, millions of people around the world take on the challenge of Dry January — ...
Holiday Season
Combatting Seasonal Stress Over the Holidays
November 29, 2024
Combatting Seasonal Stress Over the Holidays: Finding Balance Amidst the Festivities The holiday season is often ...
Holiday Season
Managing Financial Pressures During the Festive Period
November 29, 2024
Managing Financial Pressures This Holiday Season: Finding Balance and Peace of Mind The financial pressure of ...
Holiday Season
Navigating Overindulgence This Holiday Season
November 29, 2024
Navigating Overindulgence This Holiday Season – Everything in Moderation When the holiday season comes around, it’s ...
Lung Cancer Awareness
Lung Cancer Awareness
October 31, 2024
Every year, there are around 49,200 new lung cancer cases in the UK (more than 130 ...
Mental Health
8 Tips for Managing Workplace Stress
October 31, 2024
National Stress Awareness Day is observed on the first Wednesday of every November and shines a spotlight ...
Cancer Awareness
Take charge of your health this Men’s Health Awareness Month
October 31, 2024
November is Men’s Health Awareness Month, when men across the world are encouraged to focus on ...
Mental Health
Looking after your mental health at work
September 30, 2024
World Mental Health Day, celebrated on the 10th of October, serves as an important reminder for ...
Back Care Awareness Week
Protecting your back at work
September 30, 2024
Held in October every year, Back Care Awareness Week is an excellent opportunity to focus on ...
Menopause
Understanding menopause: A personal experience
September 30, 2024
Friday 18th October 2024 is World Menopause Day, which raises awareness of the effect of menopause ...
Breast Cancer
Check your breasts this October
September 30, 2024
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign, which aims to increase the awareness of ...
Mental Health
Managing shift work and employee wellbeing
August 29, 2024
Shift work is essential in many industries where a business needs to always be operational, but ...
International Happiness at Work Week
International Week of Happiness at Work
August 23, 2024
Did you know that, as of June 2024, the average weekly number of hours worked by ...
Blood Pressure
Know Your Numbers
August 23, 2024
Know Your Numbers! Week is the UK’s biggest and most recognised blood pressure testing and awareness ...
Depression
Tips for boosting mental resilience
July 31, 2024
Every year, on August 18th, we celebrate Never Give Up Day, a day dedicated to recognising ...
Heart Health
Cycling to work
July 31, 2024
Cycle to Work Day is celebrated on August 1. Whether you’re an avid cycler or it’s ...
Meditation
Embracing mindfulness at work
June 27, 2024
In today’s fast-paced work environment, the constant pressure to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and navigate ...
Alcohol Awareness
Alcohol Awareness Week 2024: Understanding alcohol harm
June 27, 2024
Alcohol Awareness Week 2024 runs from 1st – 7th July 2024. This year’s theme is “Understanding ...
hydration
Working in the heat
June 26, 2024
As we edge closer to the height of summer and the UK experiences warmer weather, employees ...
Heart Health
World Heart Rhythm Week
May 30, 2024
World Heart Rhythm Week, organised by the Arrhythmia Alliance, is celebrated globally from 3 – 9 ...
Mental Health
World Wellbeing Week
May 30, 2024
World Wellbeing Week, celebrated annually in the last week of June (Monday 24 to Sunday 30), ...
Cancer Awareness
Men’s Health Week: Prevention is better than cure
May 30, 2024
Men’s Health Week in the UK is a crucial time to spotlight the importance of health ...
Musculo-Skeletal
Are you doing enough to tackle musculo-skeletal disorders?
May 29, 2024
Musculo-skeletal disorders (MSDs) remain a significant concern for UK employers, accounting for 27% of all work-related ...
Mental Health
Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace
May 28, 2024
In recent years, the concept of neurodiversity has gained traction, transforming our understanding of cognitive differences ...
equality act
What are reasonable adjustments?
May 28, 2024
In occupational health, you may often hear the term “reasonable adjustments” used when referring to the ...
Glucose
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week
April 30, 2024
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week takes place from Monday 20th May to Sunday 26th May. This ...
Anxiety
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
April 30, 2024
Mental Health Awareness Week occurs from the 13th 19th of May. This year’s theme is “Movement: ...
skin cancer
Embrace the sun: Your guide to skin health and sun safety
April 30, 2024
As we inch closer to the peak of the summer season, the warmth of sunshine beckons ...
Occupational Health
World Health Day: The importance of occupational health in today’s workplace
March 28, 2024
World Health Day, celebrated on April 7th every year, offers a unique opportunity to shine a ...
Mental Health
The importance of sleep
February 29, 2024
The wake-up call: Understanding the vital relationship between sleep and the workplace In the hustle and ...
Blood Pressure
Nutrition and workplace wellbeing
February 14, 2024
Nourishing success: Promoting healthy eating in the workplace In the hustle and bustle of the modern ...
Cancer Awareness
Embracing support: A guide for navigating the cancer journey together
January 30, 2024
Life’s journey often takes unexpected turns, and one of the most challenging twists is navigating a ...
Mental Health
Time to Talk Day 2024
January 30, 2024
Fostering a culture of openness: Embracing Time to Talk Day in the workplace Observed on the ...
Hygiene
Healthy and hygienic winter workplaces
January 29, 2024
Promoting workplace health: Strategies to minimise illness spread and enhance employee wellbeing February, often considered a ...
Cancer Awareness
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: a crucial perspective on occupational health services
January 22, 2024
As we observe Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, it is essential to shed light on the critical ...
National Obesity Awareness Week
National Obesity Awareness Week: Implications for the modern workforce
January 2, 2024
As we step into the new year, it’s time to bring our attention to a critical ...
Love Your Liver
How January can benefit your liver
December 22, 2023
Maintaining a healthy liver is crucial for overall wellbeing. The liver performs essential functions in the ...
Blue Monday
A positive mindset for the new year: Blue and Brew Monday 2024
December 20, 2023
Known as Blue Monday, the third Monday in January is considered to be the most depressing ...
Winter Health
The importance of a healthy lifestyle over the holiday season
December 11, 2023
While December can be a time for celebration and enjoyment, it’s also easy to indulge in ...
Grief Awareness Week
Remembering National Grief Awareness Week
December 4, 2023
This week is National Grief Awareness Week, an annual event that aims to create a safe ...
Men's Health
Celebrating International Men’s Day for the benefit of men’s health, equality, and positive wellbeing
November 17, 2023
International Men’s Day (IMD) is an annual event observed on November 19th, dedicated to raising awareness ...
National Diabetes Awareness Month
From awareness to action: Highlighting the importance of National Diabetes Awareness Month
November 14, 2023
In 1923 Frederick Banting and John Macleod won a Nobel Prize for discovering insulin, the diabetes ...
Workplace Stress
Managing workplace stress
October 31, 2023
April is Stress Awareness Month which provides a timely reminder that stress and mental health are ...
Men’s Health Awareness Month
Putting your physical and mental wellbeing first in Men’s Health Awareness Month
October 26, 2023
Next month is Men’s Health Awareness Month, with International Men’s Day falling on November 19th. As an annual ...
National Cholesterol Month
All you need to know about cholesterol
September 28, 2023
October is National Cholesterol Month so we’re answering all of your cholesterol-related questions. What is cholesterol?Cholesterol ...
Ergonomics
Prioritising ergonomics for a safer more efficient workplace
September 25, 2023
Each year, British (and global) industries suffer significant setbacks due to health issues stemming from work-related ...
Occupational Health
Occupational Health Awareness Week 2023: Engaging SMES
September 18, 2023
This week is Occupational Health Awareness Week (OHAW), a partnership between SOM (The Society of Occupational ...
Flu vaccine
The power of flu vaccines: Safeguarding the health of your employees
August 29, 2023
As the seasons change and cooler weather approaches, so does the annual concern of the flu ...
Mental Health
Prioritising Mental Health First Aid in the UK
June 12, 2023
In an era where mental health issues are increasingly prevalent, it is crucial for employers to ...