York Occupational Health Solutions Ltd

11/05/2020

A great resource from the NHS for anyone who requires bereavement support in the workplace following the Covid 19 crisis.

https://people.nhs.uk/guides/bereavement-support-during-covid-19/

Bereavement support during COVID-19 Bereavement support during COVID-19 We have received a lot of feedback from colleagues across the NHS asking for central guidance and support following the loss of a colleague, friend or family member during the Coronavirus pandemic. People grieve in differen.....

11/05/2020

For the most up to date guidance on social distancing in the workplace

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/social-distancing-in-the-workplace-during-coronavirus-covid-19-sector-guidance

Advice for employers on social distancing during coronavirus (COVID-19).

12/09/2019

Supporting World su***de day - inspirational work taking place in our city.

This video was created to highlight the progress the City of York is making towards creating a su***de safer city, to highlight the need for su***de bereavem...

03/09/2019

"The guide aims to raise awareness among employers of neurodiversity in the workplace and to inspire more employers to take action to create more inclusive workplaces where neurodivergent individuals can thrive."

https://www.cipd.co.uk/Images/neurodiversity-at-work_2018_tcm18-37852.pdf

03/09/2019

England- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/free-therapy-or-counselling/

23/07/2019

44% of people who are off long term sick for over a year will not return to employment in any capacity. The government plans to amend SSP to support employees return to work.
https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/improved-access-to-sick-pay-consultation/

Plans to offer a sick pay rebate for organisations that effectively help staff get back to work have been revealed by the government today, as part of a package of measures to improve support for employees with long-term conditions or disabilities to remain in employment. More workers will also be e...

20/07/2019

Neurodiversity - it’s a term you may have heard of, but what does that mean for employers and the workplace?

https://m.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=6676

20/07/2019

The benefits of self care.. for improved psychological and physiological outcomes.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamiforman/2017/12/13/self-care-is-not-an-indulgence-its-a-discipline/amp/

Self-care is not an indulgence. It's the ongoing practice of keeping ourselves physically and emotionally healthy.

20/07/2019

The health implications of shift work and nursing. Is further research needed?

AbstractBackground. Nursing is characterized by a working articulation in shifts to ensure continuity of care throughout the 24 h. However, shift work and the

12/07/2019

Drug and alcohol misuse in the workplace. Guidance for employers.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/alcoholdrugs/

Employers have a legal duty to protect employees’ health, safety and welfare

08/07/2019

Asbestos exposure causes 5,000 deaths each year. 2,500 deaths from mesothelioma and 2500 deaths from related lung cancer due to work place exposures 30-40 years ago.

Deaths from ‘industrial disease’ reaching peak after widespread use between 1950s and 70s

20/06/2019

Sometimes it this easy

Sometimes it's as easy as this 🧡

19/06/2019

The benefits of working. Employment is vital for maintaining good mental health.

Work is good for your mental health, even if you only do one day a week, according to researchers from Cambridge and Salford universities. It has long been held that the challenges, social interaction and “good” stress associated with employment benefits people’s wellbeing. But how much work i...

19/06/2019

18/06/2019

How occupational health can optimise occupational health and wellbeing.

https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/how-occupational-health-can-help-optimise-wellbeing/

With many staff keen to adopt healthier lifestyles, now is a good time for organisations to look at their wellbeing policies. Chris Pinner looks at how embracing wellbeing can make a real difference, and how occupational health practitioners can support staff in reaching their health goals. While co...

18/06/2019

Are mental health illnesses on the increase, or are we reporting mental health distress more.. this article explores

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jun/03/mental-illness-is-there-really-a-global-epidemic

As the Guardian launches a series looking into the extent of the global mental health challenge, we examine the issue, how it is treated and the myths surrounding it

18/06/2019

A must for managers

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mental-health-workplace-guide-line-managers-nick-pahl?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed_saved_articles%3BZtc4zi2YR2S53usbF1FOvw%3D%3D&licu=urn%3Ali%3Acontrol%3Ad_flagship3_feed_saved_articles-update_article_image😀

Employment and health should form a virtuous circle: suitable work can be good for your health, and good health means that you are more likely to be employed. Mental ill health is estimated to cost UK businesses £35 billion annually and is the leading cause of sickness absence in the UK, with 127 m...