Health & Wellbeing

Half of adults with health conditions face pension poverty, Scottish Widows finds

Three in 10 adults have seen their work affected by health issues in the past five years, with 10% stopping work altogether.

81% of employers plan to increase number of employees overseas – Everywhen

A quarter are looking to do this within the next 12 months, and 72% within five years. 

Employers most concerned about health of older workers, research finds

Employers report the highest levels of concern for the mental and physical health of older workers, with baby boomers identified as the most at-risk group.

Towergate Employee Benefits calls for stronger menopause support to retain experienced women in the workplace

Debra Clark, head of wellbeing at Towergate Employee Benefits, has urged employers to improve menopause support, warning that businesses risk losing valuable experience and diversity without it.

Housing Hand reports record quarter as demand for guarantor services rises

Healix Health launches precision cancer service to improve outcomes and cut costs

Healix Health has launched a new Precision Cancer Service in partnership with Further, offering genomic testing and expert clinical support to improve employee outcomes and reduce treatment costs.

Public health workforce will face shortages without action, RSPH warns

Nick Harding said: “Proper workforce planning, meaningful monitoring of the state of the workforce, and investment in vital training are the minimum that should be on offer.”

Mercedes-Benz Vans research links team sports to reduced sick days and higher productivity

More than a third of business owners say staff sickness has fallen thanks to employees playing team sports together, according to new research by Mercedes-Benz Vans.

Why are a third of workers feeling physically worse off than five years ago? 

Mark Hamson at Westfield Health, discusses making private healthcare more accessible to tackle worsening worker health.

A third of employees anxious over lack of first aiders at work, research reveals

The study from St John Ambulance found 29% of employees said there had been times when no one at their workplace was first aid trained. 

Cambridge Building Society Community Fund supports unpaid carers with grant

Christine Burton, carer support worker at Making Space, said: “We’re so grateful for this support, which helps us protect carers at their most vulnerable.”

One in four say work harms their health, warns CIPD report

The CIPD's Good Work Index 2025 has found that 8.5 million UK workers feel their jobs negatively affect their health, prompting calls for action on wellbeing in the workplace.