What is a Wellness Action Plan? A Wellness Action Plan (WAP) is a practical, personalised tool designed to help individuals maintain their mental health and well-being at work or in daily life. It’s especially useful for identifying what supports someone needs, what helps them stay well, and what to do if they start to struggle.…
What They Are and Why They Matter in Occupational Health “Fitness for work assessments” is one of the most searched terms in occupational health and for good reason. These evaluations help employers and employees understand whether someone is medically and psychologically fit to perform their job safely. Yet confusion persists, because nearly all occupational health…
Why Staywell Doesn’t Use AI to Write Clinical Reports: A Human-Centred Standpoint In a time when artificial intelligence is being rapidly adopted across industries, Staywell has taken a deliberate stance: we do not use AI to write clinical reports. This decision is rooted in our commitment to clinical accuracy, ethical responsibility and human empathy, qualities…
One of the most common questions that we get from our clients on a regular basis is “what is an occupational health assessment?” An occupational health assessment is generally used as a blanket term, often a vital part in sickness absence management or in situations where an employee’s health is affecting their work or there…
Why is it important? At least 20% of the adult population have a diagnosed neurological condition such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia and/or dyspraxia. Therefore, it is essential that employers are aware of how to support such employees in order to create a diverse, productive workforce which values everyone’s…
There is no standard human brain, and every individual has their own areas of strength and areas where they have more difficulty. This applies no more or no less to people who have diagnosis or traits of neurodiverse conditions. There is increased worldwide awareness of neurodiversity compared to a few years ago, and people who…
When we think about exercise, we do not automatically think of the benefits it can have on our brains. Exercise typically makes our bodies leaner and fitter, but it is also apparent that regular exercise goes hand in hand with good mental health. Exercise can also help with a wide range of issues including stress,…
How OH can help to address this important question? The increase in pet ownership in the UK has increased with an estimated 3.2m households now having a pet. Young people are the main drivers of this trend, with more than half of new owners aged 16 to 34. Animal welfare organisations have been warning that…
It’s Men’s Health Week and the focus this year is on health checks, and the things that these can pick up. One area of this we feel it is important to highlight is waist measurement. Carrying a paunch may not be top of your list of things to tackle in this fast-paced, modern world we…
When news breaks and we see images of death and destruction in the media it can be overwhelming. For some people this can affect emotional health and triggers symptoms of stress and anxiety. The reduced emotional health typically stems from worrying the same things may happen where you live or to your loved ones. Triggered…
