Presenteeism is a workplace phenomenon where employees attend work despite being unwell. This means that even though the employee is physically present, they are less productive. In the past, absenteeism has been recognised as a significant drain on the bottom line....

A Sarcoma is an abnormal growth of Cancer cells that can originate in any tissues in the body.  For a cell to go from being a fully functioning cell to being cancerous there needs to be a change in their DNA, causing the cells to multiply and overtake the space of...

Alcohol Awareness. It is alcohol awareness week on the 01st – 07th July. To help you understand some of the lesser-known side effects alcohol can have on your body, we thought it would be helpful to highlight some of these. Alcohol or alcoholic beverages are...

Back Pain in the Workplace Back pain has a major effect on the workplace and was responsible for 6.6 million days lost in 2022/23, being the second most common reason for being absent from work. When people think about back pain at work, most times they think of...

Cervical Screening is the phrase given to regular check-ups from a medical professional, to check that the Cervix is healthy, from the ages of 25 to 64, every three to five years. The Cervix is the narrow opening to the Womb, which lies at the back of the Vagina....

How to prevent type 2 diabetes Around 13.6 million people in the UK are at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. It’s a serious condition that can lead to other health problems. Unlike Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes can sometimes be prevented. Research has shown that...

What is a ‘Stroke’? In the medical profession a Stroke is referred to as a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), which as it implies it is a problem with the circulation in the brain. The issue can be either from a bleed or from a clot, both of which interfere with the...

Hypertension is the medical term for High Blood Pressure. Usually when a person is advised about their blood pressure readings, they are given 2 numbers i.e. 140/90.  The first number (the systolic reading) is the amount of pressure in the heart when it contracts...

You may have not realised it, but your generous sick pay scheme may not be helping. An extensive and prolonged sick pay scheme may sound attractive to any prospective employee and you may think that it is helping staff retention, but actually it may be having the...

Talking About Dying Death is part of life, but it can be hard to talk about dying and grieving. The way we respond when people bring up the subject can make a huge difference. If we struggle to talk about death, it can make it harder to support a grieving friend or...

In today's dynamic and often busy work environments, Stress is often an unavoidable aspect of professional life. However, when Stress levels become too high, they can impair employee health, productivity, and overall workplace morale. Recognising and effectively...

Relaxation Techniques A relaxation technique can be any method to make you feel relaxed and have a state of calmness. It can also reduce pain, stress, anger or anxiety. The NHS recommends the following 7 relaxation techniques: Try to remove yourself from situations to...

Indigestion also known as Dyspepsia. Most Individuals can experience Indigestion at times, which usually does not indicate anything serious and can easily be treated. Acid Reflux is when acid from your stomach irritates the throat or stomach lining, causing...

How do I get a healthy work life balance and how do I know if it is unhealthy? By splitting work and leisure by 50/50, feeling fulfilled and content, able to sleep well, eat well, not worrying about work or home life; it sounds simple enough in theory to achieve!...

Pregnancy and expecting a baby can be a wonderful experience, alongside the excitement of the arrival of the new baby, whilst working. Expectant Mothers need to tell their Employers that they are pregnant by the 15th week, although it is in their interest to tell them...

Menopause is a natural process and can cause changes to the body, but can be seen as an exciting new change, as women have a midlife mental shift and embrace the challenge, with others seeing it as a positive, as it improves other conditions that they might have....

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is what some individuals experience during certain seasons in the year. It is a type of Depression, causing low mood which affects day-to-day activities in the Summer or Winter months, although, commonly known as Winter Depression as...

Light has a significant role to play in creating the aesthetic characteristics of a workplace and has a direct influence on human health and wellbeing. Lighting quality depends not only on the nature and function of the space being illuminated, but also other multiple...

We are all encouraged to eat a healthy balanced diet to keep us fit and healthy.  Splitting your food intake into groups and portion sizes, can help with this and guide you to eating and drinking healthily. The EATWELL PLATE can show you how to do this to ensure you...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have written extensively about the risk of high levels of noise in the workplace and the effects this can have on someone, both within their work and personal life. The Noise at Work Regulations 1989 were replaced by The Control...

A DSE user is a person using display screen equipment (computer equipment) for more than an hour in their normal working day. The following information is helpful for anyone classed as a DSE user. Posture – A person using computer equipment should sit so that their...

We all enjoy a good night’s sleep, but many are unable to do so which then impacts our general day to day of going about our business. Most people may need about 8 hours sleep, but there is no fast rule, as all individuals are different with some having less or a bit...

You may have noticed that COVID-19 is rarely mentioned in the national news nowadays. So, does this mean it has disappeared? No, quite the opposite, UK data showed a spike in cases in October 2023, with a new variant of COVID-23. In the last 7 days: 8,560 people...

Asclepius Occupational Health are partnering with Sparta Health to launch a Neurodiversity Support Service. Neurodiversity refers to the idea that neurological differences, such as Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyslexia, and others, are natural...

Epilepsy is a chronic condition affecting the brain characterised by recurrent Seizures. The Seizures can be partial or generalised and can include complete loss of consciousness, though not always. Epilepsy can occur at any age. Diagnosis will only be made after two...

Flu Facts Every year we hear the same thing, its Flu Season, get your Flu Vaccine, many of us just ignore the warning because we hear it every year and think it is not relevant to us. Many of us believe we are healthy, we never get the Flu, it is slightly worse than...

It is that time of year again, no not Christmas, but the winter months are on the horizon with the associated coughs, colds and ‘Flu. We all know the standard health advice regarding maintaining a good diet, rest, exercise and avoiding Stress, but there is more we can...

It is reported that Britain's employers lose more than £23bn every year from sickness absence in the workplace, according to a new healthcare report, issued by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). On the whole, employees are absent for an average of 7.8 days...