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How to provide effective menopause support at work

Menopause and perimenopause are significant life stages for many employees, often bringing physical, emotional and cognitive changes that can affect day to day work. For employers, offering the right support is not just about meeting legal or policy expectations. It is about creating a workplace where people feel understood, valued and able to perform at […]

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Supporting health and wellbeing during Ramadan: Guidance for employees and employers

As we approach Ramadan this year, many workplaces will welcome colleagues observing this important month of fasting, reflection and community. Ramadan is a deeply meaningful time for Muslims in the UK and around the world. It involves abstaining from food, drink and smoking from dawn until sunset and is a time of spiritual growth, self-discipline […]

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Supporting mental health at work: The value of Occupational Health

Mental health is no longer a side conversation in the workplace. As work pressures increase, supporting mental wellbeing is now essential to the health of both employees and organisations. While work can be a source of stress, it can also be a powerful place for early support and this is where occupational health (OH) plays […]

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Tackling digital fatigue in the workplace

Today’s workplaces are digital-first. Whether in the office or working remotely, employees spend most of their day on screens – emails, chats, video calls, and online platforms. While these tools keep teams connected, they also bring a growing challenge: digital fatigue. What is digital fatigue?Digital fatigue is the mental and physical strain from prolonged screen […]

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Top tips to beat the January Blues this Blue Monday

After the excitement of the festive season, it’s completely normal for January to feel a little flat. Cold weather, dark mornings and the pressure of new year expectations can all take their toll. For many people, this time of year brings what’s often called the “January Blues” – low mood, tiredness, reduced motivation and a […]

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Winter Survival Guide

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Prostate Cancer

Introduction Prostate cancer rates are increasing across the world, with about 10.8 million men globally living with prostate cancer. Annually, over 1.4 million men receive a prostate cancer diagnosis each year. In the UK, 1 in 8 men will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime with it being the most common form of […]

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Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer

Wear it Pink Friday 24th October 2025 is Wear it Pink day, raising money and awareness for breast cancer and breast cancer research. Symptoms of breast cancer There are several signs and symptoms that could indicate breast cancer. If you develop any of these symptoms and are concerned, please see your GP: Checking your breasts […]

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Stopping Smoking

Who is Smoking? Current figures suggest that approximately 11.9% of the adult (16 and over) UK population smokes – this translates to about 1 in 8 people. Within the four countries that make up the UK, England has the lowest proportion of smokers at 11.6%, followed by Wales at 12.6%, Northern Ireland at 13.3% and […]

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Winter Survival Guide

This years Winter Survival Guide is here! This handy little guide includes top tips for keeping healthy over winter, how to keep warm, staying safe on the roads as well as signposting to helplines if you need some support this festive season and places where you can give back.