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Study emphasises physical distance and masks over ventilation to …

WEBA study into short-range Covid transmission has said that physical distancing and mask-wearing is still likely to be the best way to prevent infection over ventilation …

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New Occupational Health Taskforce ‘to tackle in-work sickness …

WEBBusinesses will be urged to tackle in-work sickness and stop people falling out of the workforce, following the appointment of Dame Carol Black as the …

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Rise in mental health issues among young people limits work …

WEBAs a result, more than half a million 18 to 24-year-olds were prescribed antidepressants in 2021-22. The report finds that between 2018 and 2022, one in five …

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HSE stats show concern over workplace mental health issues

WEBHSE stats show concern over workplace mental health issues. The Health & Safety Executive has published the latest annual health and safety statistics for Great …

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Mental health tool launched for hospitality sector

WEBA mental health assessment tool has been created to help hospitality employers quickly identify what is affecting the wellbeing of their workforce the most.

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The multiple benefits of teams being physically present

WEBSix factors for an effective environment for team working emerged then, and remain relevant in a hybrid environment, he says. Trust – psychological safety; Social …

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Air pollution ‘is a solvable problem’, says Chris Whitty

WEBSir Chris Whitty told delegates at a Clean Air and Health Summit held by Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, in central London on Thursday (17 February) that air …

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The wellbeing benefits of keeping a gratitude journal

WEBIt’s easy to find ourselves caught up in a tangle of deadlines, responsibilities, and ambitions. External pressures and high-performance expectations can lead to stress …

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UK workers believe air quality has a direct impact on wellbeing

WEBThe majority of respondents (94%) in a survey of UK workers agreed that the quality of the air they breathe has a direct impact on their health and wellbeing, …

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Baby boomers are 'brushing off' mental health issues

WEBIn an intergenerational study by Bupa UK, baby boomers (aged 55-plus) were shown to be the most likely age group to delay or avoid seeking medical help for …

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Sodexo extends healthcare operations with acquisition of MTS …

WEBSodexo has purchased MTS Health Limited to expand its remit in the healthcare sector. MTS Health, founded in 1999, is the UK’s main provider of medical …

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The other NHS audits: what are the efficacy and external audits

WEBThe External Audit. Then there’s the external audit that involves collaborating with neighbouring facilities (also known as “auditing your mates”). Teaming up is a quick …

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Hospitality is the ‘most stressful industry’

WEBHospitality ranks as the most stressful industry in the UK, ahead of industries such as retail, transport and education, with 57% of employees reporting workplace …

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Health and safety signage Facilitate Magazine

WEBTo ensure the safety of staff and visitors, correct signage is essential. Stuart Barker explains how facilities managers can ensure it complies with health and safety …

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HSE challenged over new safer workplace plan

WEBAn environmental body has said it is disappointed about the lack of engagement from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on its new 10-year strategy to …

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Deep cleaning in hospitals Facilitate Magazine

WEBDeep cleaning is critical to hospitals. To effectively combat infectious outbreaks in hospitals it is imperative that all services are adequately resourced and …

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Reports ‘quantify transformational impact’ of ULEZ policies

WEBResearch shows that the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) policies have achieved improvements in air quality between 2019 and 2022 that “rivalled cleaning up …

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Maintaining hospital drainage Facilitate Magazine

WEBHere are five key elements of an effective drainage management strategy. 1. Know your drainage system. Most hospital sites have been developed ad hoc over years …

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The status of temporary staff Facilitate Magazine

WEBArguments as to the status of temporary staff have rumbled on for years but the recent announcement on the Agency Workers Directive may begin to bring clarity to …

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