Acorn Occupational Health Ltd

18/07/2025

Bullying and Harassment In The Workplace

With new UK laws now in place, employers have a legal duty to prevent harassment, not just respond to it.

Our latest blog explores:
✅ What counts as bullying & harassment
✅ The 2024/25 legal changes
✅ How employers can resolve issues internally
✅ When occupational health support, like management referrals or counselling, can help

Don’t wait for problems to escalate. Read more 👇

https://www.acornoh.co.uk/news-events/guidance/bullying-and-harassment-in-the-workplace/

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17/07/2025

🛠️ Ergonomics Isn’t Just for Desk Jobs

When people hear "ergonomics," they often picture a desk and a chair - but our Ergonomic Functional Capacity Assessments and Process Assessments go far beyond office settings.

From warehouse staff to healthcare workers, we assess a wide range of roles to help reduce discomfort, prevent injury, and support safe, sustainable working.

Need to support a staff member struggling with physical demands? We’re here to help.

Get in touch to learn more about our ergonomic assessments.
📞 01260 277797
📧 website@acornoh.co.uk

14/07/2025

Flu season is fast approaching! 🍂 Now is the ideal time to arrange your workplace flu vaccinations.

At Acorn, we offer convenient on-site flu vaccine clinics - meaning your employees can get protected quickly and easily, without leaving work.

Here are just a few reasons why Acorn’s on-site flu vaccines are a smart choice:

✅ Higher Uptake Rates
Employees are far more likely to get vaccinated when it’s available at work, with no need to travel or book external appointments.

✅ Reduced Absenteeism
Vaccinating many employees in a single day helps protect your workforce before flu season peaks - reducing flu-related absences.

✅ Time & Productivity Savings
Vaccinations take just 10–15 minutes on-site, meaning minimal disruption compared to off-site appointments.

✅ Better Record-Keeping & Compliance
Our nurse can track who’s been vaccinated, helping with workplace reporting and compliance.

✅ Health Expertise on Hand
Immediate medical support is available if needed, plus employees can ask health-related questions.

✅ Cost Efficiency
While vouchers may seem cheaper, hidden costs like time off and lower uptake can add up - on-site clinics are often more cost-effective overall.

Protect your employees and your business this flu season, book your on-site flu vaccines with Acorn today! 💉

📞 01260 277797
📧 website@acornoh.co.uk

11/07/2025

Understanding Alcohol Dependency In The Workplace

Alcohol misuse doesn’t just affect individuals, it can have a real impact on mental health, physical wellbeing, and performance at work.

This , we’re encouraging employers to start the conversation. Recognising the signs early and offering the right support can make all the difference.

Read more in our latest blog: https://www.acornoh.co.uk/news-events/guidance/understanding-alcohol-dependency-in-the-workplace/

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09/07/2025

Alcohol Awareness Week: The Mental and Emotional Impact of Alcohol Dependence

Alcohol doesn’t just affect the body, it has a powerful impact on mental health too.

Overtime, alcohol misuse can lead to serious and lasting emotional consequences, including:
🧠 Depression – alcohol is a depressant and can worsen existing symptoms
💥 Increased anxiety disorders
🫥 Social withdrawal and relationship breakdowns
🔁 Dependency cycles – where alcohol is used to self-medicate but worsens mental health
😵‍💫 Cognitive issues – such as brain fog, memory loss, and reduced emotional resilience
😔 Low self-esteem and shame – often hidden beneath functioning behaviour at work

These effects can be hard to spot, especially in high-functioning individuals. But over time, alcohol-related mental health challenges can deeply affect both personal wellbeing and professional performance.

This Alcohol Awareness Week, let’s break the stigma and encourage open conversations about the hidden emotional toll of alcohol abuse.

Stay tuned – our upcoming blog will explore how Acorn Occupational Health supports individuals and employers facing alcohol-related mental health challenges in the workplace.

08/07/2025

Alcohol Awareness Week: The Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Dependency

Alcohol misuse doesn’t just affect day-to-day wellbeing, it can lead to serious, long-term health consequences.

Here are some of the physical effects linked to prolonged alcohol dependence:

🧠 Brain damage & cognitive decline – including memory loss, poor concentration, and mood changes
💔 Heart disease & high blood pressure – increasing the risk of stroke and heart attack
🩺 Liver damage – from fatty liver and hepatitis to permanent scarring (cirrhosis)
🫁 Weakened immune system – making the body more vulnerable to infections
🧬 Increased cancer risk – particularly of the mouth, throat, liver, colon, and breast
💤 Chronic fatigue and poor sleep – which affect recovery, energy, and mental health
🩸 Digestive and gastrointestinal issues – including ulcers, pancreatitis, and vitamin deficiencies

Many of these conditions develop slowly and silently, often going unnoticed until significant damage is done.

As part of Alcohol Awareness Week, we’re encouraging employers to learn the signs and understand how occupational health can support early intervention and long-term recovery.

Later this week, we’ll be sharing a blog post on how Acorn Occupational Health can help both individuals and organisations manage alcohol-related concerns in the workplace.

04/07/2025

At Acorn Occupational Health, we believe great Occupational Health means compassion, expertise, and practical support.
We’re here to help employees feel safe, supported, and understood, while helping employers build healthier, more productive teams.

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📧 website@acornoh.co.uk

03/07/2025

🔍 What is a Process Ergonomic Assessment?

If your team is regularly lifting, bending, or repeating tasks, they could be at risk of injury. Our expert-led assessments use wearable sensor technology to identify musculoskeletal risks and provide practical, tailored solutions.

✅ Reduce injury risk
✅ Improve productivity
✅ Create a safer, more efficient workplace

Read the full blog to find out how it works: https://www.acornoh.co.uk/news-events/ergonomics/what-is-a-process-ergonomic-assessment/

📞 01260 277797
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30/06/2025

📢 We’re Hiring in Stoke-on-Trent!

Acorn Occupational Health is expanding, and we have three exciting opportunities to join our team:

🔹 Occupational Health Technician
🔹 Trainee Occupational Health Advisor
🔹 Qualified Occupational Health Advisor

If you're passionate about workplace health and looking to grow your career with a friendly, supportive team — we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply now:
Technician
https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ec113d2eee5094d8&from=shareddesktop_copy
Trainee OHA
https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b2b94faa54c25249&from=shareddesktop_copy
Qualified OHA
https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dd30d52d06bbd9e8&from=shareddesktop_copy

Acorn Occupational Health Ltd

27/06/2025

💪 Fitness Friday Update! 💪

Team Acorn has been pushing boundaries again this month – cycling in Europe and taking on epic swim challenges, we’re clocking up the miles and raising funds for two brilliant charities.

One of our highlights this month? A 12-hour, overnight swim completed by Emily and some of our adventurous cyclists are still overseas with their bikes to soak up the scenery and the mileage!

🌍 We’ve now travelled over 50% of the way around the world as a team – and we’re not stopping anytime soon!

Our current tally:
👣 Steps walked: 20,192,047
🚴‍♂️ Miles cycled: 4,950
🏃‍♀️ Miles run: 893
🏊‍♂️ Miles swum: 125

We’re proud to be fundraising for:
💙 The MND Association
💙 Dementia UK

Every step, mile, and splash brings us closer to making a difference. You can show your support here:
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/acornoh-dementiauk
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/acornoh-mnd

26/06/2025

World Wellbeing Week: Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters More Than Ever🌍💙

World Wellbeing Week is an opportunity to reflect on what it truly means to feel well - not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, socially, and professionally. It’s a time to celebrate the many dimensions of wellbeing and highlight the importance of creating healthier, more supportive environments at home and in the workplace.

Now more than ever, workplace wellbeing should be a top priority. From stress and burnout to physical health and long-term sickness - how we support our teams makes all the difference.

In our latest blog, we explore why wellbeing matters and how employers can take meaningful steps to support their workforce, including how Acorn’s services like Management Referrals, Counselling, Ergonomic assessments, and Well Person Medicals can help.

https://www.acornoh.co.uk/news-events/health-and-fitness/world-wellbeing-week-why-workplace-wellbeing-matters-more-than-ever/

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Let’s make wellbeing the standard - not the exception.

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24/06/2025

📣 PSA Testing in the Spotlight

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK and early detection saves lives. Following renewed public interest, we’re resharing our blog on PSA testing to raise awareness.

➡️ 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer
➡️ Early diagnosis can mean simpler treatment and better outcomes
➡️ PSA testing is a simple blood test that can help detect issues early

At Acorn, we offer PSA testing as part of our workplace health screening packages.

📖 Read the blog: https://www.acornoh.co.uk/news-events/awareness/saving-lives-with-psa-testing/
📞 Want to find out more? Call 01260 277797 or email website@acornoh.co.uk

Prostate Cancer UK state that 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer in their lives. PSA Testing measures a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood