80% of cancer patients in L&G Return-to-Work Programme make successful comeback
The findings of L&G's Chief Medical Officer (CMO) report underscored the growing impact of technology-led partnerships in managing serious health-related work absences.
NIHR invests £7m to reduce health-related economic inactivity
This funding adds to the £1.5m already invested in 2023 for 13 research projects in the work and health area.
Hospitalisation leads to increased benefit receipts among long-term ill employees – ONS
Among those economically inactive due to long-term ill-health in England and Wales, 97.4% received social security benefits in the preceding year.
TUC highlights sharp rise in long-term sickness among women
A TUC report reveals a significant rise in long-term sickness among women, criticising the government's response and calling for improved health services and job conditions.
