newsMind concerned over huge surge in depression
MENTAL HEALTH charity Mind has responded to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which have found that rates of depression have doubled during coronavirus pandemic.
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newsWales TUC launches guide on supporting older workers
WALES TUC has launched a new ‘Supporting older workers’ guide on raising awareness of how trade union members and reps can support workers over the age of 50.
newsExtra help for workers with disabilities
THOSE WORKING from home or in the workplace with a disability will benefit from extra help, thanks to an extension of the Access to Work scheme, including support for special equipment, travel costs and mental health.
newsFrontline staff need more mental health support
A SURVEY into the mental health of frontline staff and healthcare professionals has revealed that over 90% believe there is not enough mental health support available for the general public to deal with the aftermath of the pandemic and 66% felt there is not enough workplace support for healthcare professionals and frontline staff.
newsHighways England wants country to ‘get pedalling’
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND is encouraging the public to explore the country’s cycle routes this Cycle to Work Day – and any day!
productCardinus partners with Welbot
Global health and safety organisation Cardinus has partnered with wellbeing tech company Welbot to provide customised wellbeing advice, support and engagement in the workplace.
newsMore support for probation officers
With 800 new probation officers already in training, the commitment to recruit at least 1,000 more this year alone will see the workforce grow by 29%.
productCollaborative thinking on Mental Wellbeing
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity and Building Mental Health have joined forces with Safer Highways and announced today the first major benchmarking exercise to understand where our industry lies in its Road to Wellbeing.
newsIOSH recognises seafarers as key workers
MORE THAN a dozen countries have signed a new agreement that recognises seafarers as key workers who should be protected.
productHSE regs are still applicable
Covid-19 has presented new challenges to health and safety in the workplace. But all the old ones are still there too.
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