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Menopause, Work and Occupational Health
WebOccupational Health making a difference! The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies in 2015, called on employers to create a culture where women feel comfortable discussing the menopause to promote an inclusive workplace.The workplace can influence a menopause experience, positively if the physical and …
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The use of assessment tools in occupational health
WebThe use of health assessment tools allows for information to be collected systematically and facilitates proficiency in critical thinking, recognising patterns, and evaluating function. This is particularly important when the assessment involves safety-critical elements of work; risks of work on health and health on work, conflict in the
Health Psychology in Occupational Health: What is it and how can …
WebThe goal of health psychology is to study the psychological processes underlying health, illness and health care, and to apply these findings to the promotion and maintenance of health, the analysis and improvement of the health care system and health policy formation, the prevention of illness and disability, and the enhancement of …
Promoting healthy nutrition: an opportunity for occupational …
WebPublished 21 December 2021. Health promotion has been linked to increased productivity, reduced health risks, and a decrease in health care utilisation (Baiker et al) especially important with the current load on the NHS! Occupational Health (OH) has an important role in supporting organisations through monitoring the health of employees and
Growing Occupational Health and Well-Being
WebThe Growing OHWB Together strategy unites occupational health and wellbeing as a multi-professional family of job roles and services that collaborate to improve the health and well-being of our NHS workforce. This is all great work but if we look at the time lag between the Boorman report in 2009 to now, we know that we cannot just …
Occupational hygienists, the hidden gem in Occupational Health
WebAn Occupational Hygienist is a science professional at the centre of exposure risk management. Our work aims to protect and enhance worker health by identifying potential hazards in the form of chemical, biological, physical, or ergonomic. We then identify and advise on what controls are required to minimise any risk to employees.
Effective Communication in Healthcare
WebCommunication is a process that should be simple, easy to adhere to, easy to follow, and be effective. However, this is not always the case. We use communication in Occupational Health (OH) to help exchange information, thoughts, and feelings between individuals through a common system of signs, symbols, behaviours, and words.
Upskilling managers to support health at work, what does it take
WebThis is a huge task, but, with the right tools, skills and framework, managers can support wellbeing. One of the key barriers for managers supporting their employee’s health and wellbeing, is how comfortable employees feel in discussing these issues (Figure 2). The report by PAM Group in 2021, portrayed that two-thirds (68%) of employees don
An Occupational Health Clinician Perspective on GP reports
WebPublished 21 February 2022. Most Occupational Health (OH) practitioners feel their heart sink when the employer or manager requests a report from the GP or has written independently to the GP. This does not always lead to an easy or productive outcome in many cases, for a number of reasons. Employers aren’t required to continue to employ
Goal Setting in Occupational Health
WebWhen we are looking at goals in Occupational Health, we can use these to improve physical, social, and psychosocial health. We can set goals for an employee to meet a friend or replicate a work task at home. This could help someone feel less isolated and we are in a prime position to create an action plan to help people achieve these …
Teachers and Workplace mental health, an Occupational Health …
WebThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) identified six fundamental features of the working environment that can contribute to work-related stress and defined work-related stress as the “harmful reaction that people have to undue pressure and demands placed on them at work.”. As observed in this case study, teachers’ workload (demands
Leadership in Occupational Health Nursing
WebLeadership in an occupational health (OH) context is defined as the ability to positively influence the working populations’ health and well-being while adapting to the ever-changing needs of the workplace. This is met by several challenges. For example, the ageing population, chronic conditions and the ever-increasing gap between demand and
A vocational rehabilitation approach to occupational health: the …
WebIntroduction. The occupational therapy (OT) and occupational health (OH) professions emerged in the same periods for similar, work-focussed reasons. Over the centuries, we went in different directions and have remained relatively separate for far too long. Happily, however, we are now coming together to benefit employees and …
The Role of Occupational Health Leadership in Promoting Equality
WebDr Sade Adenekan is a Consultant Occupational Physician & Accredited Specialist in Public Health in the United Kingdom who previously worked in the NHS for over 20 years in Primary Care, Public Health and Health Services Management before retraining in Occupational Medicine. She currently works for a Corporate Global Oil & Gas …
The Value of Physiotherapy Input into Long Covid Support
WebDoctors and others know what to do with a broken leg”. Physiotherapists are well-placed to lead and provide Long Covid interventions. Physiotherapists promote a holistic view, recognising the impact of multi-physical systems and mental health on a person’s health. Physiotherapists are trained in recognising and managing acute and …
Access to Work Mental Health Support Service
WebThe Access to Work Mental Health Support Service, delivered by Remploy, a Maximus company, and funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, provides mental health support to any employee in paid employment struggling with their mental health. The free, confidential service offers 9 months of individual, personalised support, including 1 …
Health and Wellbeing at Work Conference 2024
WebOnce again we are delighted to partner with Health and Wellbeing at Work conference being held on 12 & 13 March 2024 at the NEC, Birmingham. iOH members can save 10% on conference fees. Early bird discounts are also available now in …
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