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Workplace Stress Injury or Illness
Occupational Health

Workplace Stress, Injury, or Illness: Occupational Health

Occupational health is an important part of any workplace. This is especially true today where rates of mental illness are rising – alongside absenteeism and burnout among employees.  Some jobs by nature can also lead to a risk of injury, particularly jobs that require hard physical labour or jobs in

Mental Health Support
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing

How to Find the Right Mental Health Support for You

Mental health struggles are a defining feature of today’s world. Today in the UK alone, 16 million adults are struggling with their mental health – that’s around 1 in 4 people. Having sound mental health, then, is the interface upon which we connect with others and the world around us.

The Role of Occupational Health in Return-to-Work Programs
Occupational Health

The Role of Occupational Health in Return-to-Work Programs

When you’ve sustained an injury or temporarily left work due to stress, the absence can feel overwhelming in the long run for both the employee and employer.  That’s where occupational health comes in – as the right support when you need it most. Returning to work shouldn’t induce a concerning

ADHD, Anxiety, or Depression
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing

ADHD, Anxiety, or Depression? Understanding Diagnosis

There are times in life where we all have difficulty concentrating and have a feeling of dread and overwhelm chipping away at our sanity. Sometimes it shows up as a low mood that’s persistent and can affect our performance at school or work, even making daily domestic duties feel like

Occupational Health Services
Occupational Health

Why Do Employers Need Occupational Health Services?

Health and wellbeing in the workplace can feel like a stalemate for both employers and employees alike. It often seems that the more a business tries to reduce issues like absenteeism, or address employee morale – the more an employee might feel pressure, increasing their stress and ultimately worsening their

Foot Pain Explained
Podiatry

Foot Pain Explained: Most Common Podiatry Issues and How to Fix Them

Your feet have carried you through your life, from the crawling stage up until now, and they have supported your entire body weight with every step. However, despite their incredible strength, feet are often relegated to an after-thought until pain strikes. Painful feet tend to come on suddenly – sometimes

What Is Functional Medicine
Functional Medicine

What Is Functional Medicine? How It Differs from Conventional Care

If you’ve ever left a GP appointment feeling like your symptoms were treated but the root cause remained a mystery, you’re not alone – especially if the symptoms later returned without warning. For many people, conventional medicine does exceptionally well at treating urgent problems, but can sometimes feel a little

Mental Wellbeing at Work
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing

How Occupational Health Supports Mental Wellbeing at Work

Occupational health is normally something we associate with physical conditions like injuries, or back pain – or even hazards in the workplace. Today’s working world looks different to the working world of the past – it’s where stress, anxiety, and burnout are on the rise. This means occupational health now