All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 225

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    23: Denplan industry insight - Raising awareness of mouth cancer

    2016-09-27T09:14:00Z

    November is the Oral Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action Month, which shines the spotlight on the subject of mouth cancer and the importance of maintaining oral health and overall wellbeing. Mouth Cancer Action Month hopes to get more mouth cancers diagnosed at an early stage by educating people on the ...

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    9% of women are comfortable discussing period pain with their boss

    2016-09-23T10:31:34Z

    Just 9% of respondents would feel comfortable speaking to their boss about their period pain, according to research by YouGov and the BBC.The study, which surveyed 1,078 UK women, also found that 52% of respondents find that period pain affects their ability to work.The research also found:27% of respondents have ...

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    80% do not take time off for stress-related illnesses

    2016-09-22T10:30:31Z

    More than three quarters (80%) of respondents would not take time off work for a stress-related illness, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.Its survey of 1,006 full and time-part UK employees, also found that 90% of respondents have gone into work when feeling ill.The research also found:28% of ...

  • Article

    How can dental plans provide a preventive health benefit for an employee?

    2016-09-14T14:17:48Z

    When it comes to oral health, prevention is always better than cure. Prevention is not solely about tooth decay and gum disease. More and more, links are being found between oral health and general wellbeing. Employers with health and wellbeing on their agenda want to ensure their benefits are providing ...

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    How to repurpose a health and wellbeing strategy to help manage musculoskeletal disorders

    2016-09-14T14:14:54Z

    Need to know:Mental health can be closely interlinked with physical conditions, such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).Rehabilitation initiatives, such as modified duties and flexible working, are a key approach to reintroducing staff back into the workplace after an MSD-related absence.Wearable technology and health initiatives can be a useful tool for encouraging ...

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    Buyer’s guide to group dental plans

    2016-09-14T11:50:55Z

    The factsWhat are group dental plans?A dental plan is typically an insurance-based scheme that offers employees cover for various dental treatments, such as check-ups, fillings, crowns and bridges. The benefit can be provided as a fully funded perk, via a private medical insurance scheme or as part of a health ...

  • Supplier article

    Rises in Insurance Premium Tax

    2016-09-13T14:31:23Z

    Mark Donaldson, protection, health and wellbeing customer service manager, Johnson FlemingA rise in the standard Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) rate from 6 to 9.5 per cent came into effect on 1 November 2015. With effect from 1 October 2016, IPT is set to increase again from 9.5 to 10 per ...

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    Webinar explores the creation of a positive approach to mental health

    2016-09-13T10:52:16Z

    Brits are 10 times more likely to talk to an employer about their physical health, compared to mental health issues and more than 40 per cent of employees working in larger-sized companies believe their employers don’t take mental ill health seriously. Mental ill health is a growing problem for UK ...

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    68% go to work when ill

    2016-09-13T09:37:01Z

    More than two thirds (68%) of employee respondents go into work when they are unwell, according to research by CV Library.Its survey of 1,300 UK employees also found that 68% of respondents feel guilty for taking sick days.The research also found:87% of respondents feel much less productive at work when ...

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    Article

    BHSF acquires Nexus Healthcare

    2016-09-07T09:55:15Z

    Health and wellbeing organisation BHSF has acquired London-based occupational health services provider Nexus Healthcare.Nexus will initially be a subsidiary of BHSF Occupational Health, which is led by Dr Philip McCrea, managing director at BHSF Occupational Health.The acquisition will provide BHSF's occupational health division with nationwide coverage.Dr Steven Sperber, who founded ...

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    Brits receive just under 9% of salary for week’s statutory sick pay

    2016-08-26T11:22:02Z

    British employees receive just 8.68% of their salary in statutory sick pay when they have to take a week off work due to illness, which equates to £35.96 based on the UK's average salary of £21,552, according to research by Vouchercloud.Its How sick leave varies across Europe report shows Switzerland ...

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    EXCLUSIVE: Centrica launches triage service to combat absence

    2016-08-24T11:01:55Z

    Centrica has introduced a triage service for employees as part of its move to a centralised approach to health and wellbeing.Its My Health phone service, which launched on 15 August, enables employees to go through a triage process in order to access the most appropriate medical pathway to treat the ...

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    GSK, APL Health and Prospectus give staff time off to attend cervical screenings

    2016-08-24T11:01:26Z

    APL Health, GSK Uk Pharmaceuticals, Middlesborough Council, Pelican Healthcare and Prospectus are among the employers that have joined a campaign to allow female staff off time during the working day to attend cervical screenings.The Time to Test campaign, run by UK charity Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, encourages organisations to allow ...

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    63% of employers say managing employee stress and mental health is top priority

    2016-08-22T10:29:46Z

    Nearly two-thirds (63%) of UK respondents say managing employee stress and mental health issues is their top priority, according to research by Aon Employee Benefits.Its 2016 EMEA health survey, which surveyed 500 HR directors and risk managers across 22 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), also found ...

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    Opinion

    Lovewell's logic: Tackling the mental health pay gap

    2016-08-18T14:53:53Z

    Inequality and prejudice of any kind are one of my top pet peeves. In this day and age, it never fails to astound me that, despite the progress made in many areas, dealing with such issues is still a daily battle for many individuals.However, every now and then, a finding ...

  • Video

    Harnessing a resilient mindset fit for the future workplace

    2016-08-17T09:47:36Z

    The six minute video above, presented by Tom Gaynor, employee benefits director at MetLife UK, covers: Why are mental health and stress issues in the workplace becoming more prevalent?What role does a challenging environment and changing workplace play in increasing this further?Isn’t stress just a normal part of everyday life?How ...

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    33% believe cycling and walking to work increases employee productivity

    2016-08-16T09:10:01Z

    One third (33%) of employer respondents believe that employees who cycle or walk to work are more productive than staff who use the bus or train to commute, according to research by Cyclescheme.The research, which surveyed 103 employers from Cyclescheme’s database, also found that 44% of respondents believe that employees ...

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    University of Cambridge introduces sleep workshops at annual wellbeing festival

    2016-08-16T09:08:47Z

    The University of Cambridge introduced sleep workshops for staff as part of its annual Festival of Wellbeing.The Sleep to Perform workshops, provided by the Sleep School, aim to improve the quality and duration of employees’ sleep and address the impact of poor sleep on workforce wellbeing.The workshops highlighted the importance ...

  • Video

    Why wellness in the workplace matters

    2016-08-15T10:23:47Z

    The 10 minute video above, presented by Beate O'Neil, head of wellness consulting at Punter Southall Health and Protection, covers: Why are we suddenly seeing such an increase in workplace wellness programmes and why is it important that employers consider their own?How does an organisation go about developing its wellness ...

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    HE Simm sees 82% of staff take up health checks

    2016-08-15T09:36:43Z

    Building services organisation HE Simm has seen 82% of its 240 UK-based staff take up confidential health checks offered as part of its health and wellbeing strategy.The 20-minute checks, provided by Let’s Get Healthy, were launched in April and May 2016 to monitor employees’ height, weight, BMI, body fat percentage, ...