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Neurodiversity: A Guide for Employers

January 25th, 2023 posted by staywelloh

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…



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Neurodiversity at work: How Occupational Health can help

November 29th, 2022 posted by StaywellAdmin

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…



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Emotional Support Animals; Can I Bring My Dog To Work?

September 22nd, 2022 posted by StaywellAdmin

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…



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Men’s Health Week: Time for your MOT

June 13th, 2022 posted by staywelloh

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…



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Anxiety triggered by adverse world events

June 6th, 2022 posted by staywelloh

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…



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Health benefits and expenses which are exempt from tax

May 16th, 2022 posted by staywelloh

There are a number of health benefits and expenses which can be offered by an employer to their employees, without the employer being required to report these to the HMRC, pay tax or pay National Insurance on them.  Where these exemptions or concessions apply, the employee’s tax is not affected, and the payments or expenses…



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Sickness Absence: What are my responsibilities as an employer

May 4th, 2022 posted by staywelloh

As an employer dealing with long term sickness absence and frequent absences, you have a variety of legal responsibilities. Several laws are relevant when managing sick leave and return to work, such as the Equality Act, the Employment Rights Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act.  Employees are more likely to return to…



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Obesity in the Workplace – It’s Time for Change

January 6th, 2020 posted by staywelloh

Obesity is a complex public health issue that has only recently been acknowledged as having multiple factors including physical, psychological and genetic causes. The relationship between obesity and work is complex. Routines and behaviours at work can influence eating and exercising habits, which will impact a person’s lifestyle and wellbeing, generally. There is also the…



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Recipe for Halloween

October 31st, 2019 posted by StaywellAdmin

Pumpkin Soup Serves 4 Gluten and Nut free, to make Dairy free/Vegan– omit Low fat natural yogurt or Crème fraiche Ingredients: 900g Pumpkin cut into cubes (approximately 8 cups) 1 medium onion chopped finely 1 large potato peeled and cubed 1 flat tsp curry powder (mild or medium strength) 1tsp Nutmeg 2 garlic cloves 3-4…



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Have Your New Year’s Resolutions Failed You?

January 23rd, 2019 posted by StaywellAdmin

Like many, have you set personal resolutions for 2019 and failed miserably? Most of us vow to eat better or exercise more in the new year, however nothing changes year in and year out. The university of Bristol conducted a study in 2007 and found that 88% of people who make New Year’s resolutions fail.…