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Queen’s Speech: Social care reforms branded ‘disappointing’
Government has come under fire for not providing enough detail about exactly how it plans to reform social care and its latest proposals have been branded "disappointing". The subject of social care...
Read moreLondon Clinic seeks to establish centre of excellence in robotics
The London Clinic plans to build a centre of excellence in robotics in London’s Harley Street following the successful deployment of a surgical robot. The independent charitable hospital revealed it has now...
Read moreQueen’s Speech: Government set sights on obesity, mental health and social care
A commitment to tackle obesity and improve mental health featured among an array of measures announced by the Queen in the state opening of Parliament this morning. Addressing Parliament, the Queen revealed...
Read moreHealth, wealth and happiness sink as pandemic divides nation – LifeSearch
Health, wealth and happiness levels among the UK population have plummeted to their lowest levels in a decade during the course of the pandemic, according to LifeSearch. The advice firm's newly launched...
Read moreLine manager training ‘fundamental’ to boost staff wellbeing and exit pandemic
Employers have been urged to ensure line managers are given effective training to be able to boost employee morale and wellbeing ahead of the country's return to the office. However, they are...
Read moreNational Police Wellbeing Service engages trauma support dogs
The National Police Wellbeing Service, Oscar Kilo, is to roll out the use of trauma support dogs to alleviate mental health issues among officers. The new national wellbeing and trauma support dogs...
Read moreSterling Capital Brokers continues expansion with Riverview Insurance Solutions merger
Canadian benefits consulting firm Riverview Insurance Solutions (RIS) is to merge with compatriot firm Sterling Capital Brokers (SCB). It is the latest move for Sterling in its national expansion after completing the...
Read moreLong Covid sufferers need ‘reassuring, compassionate’ employers when returning
Employers should offer long Covid sufferers who are prone to 'ploughing on' through illness practical, compassionate engagement as they ease back into the workplace. This is according to Dr Julie Denning, managing...
Read moreHighest risk Asthma patients ‘need face-to-face appointments’
Asthma UK is calling on NHS services throughout the UK to form a plan to ensure patients most at risk of having a fatal asthma attack have face-to-face appointments. The charity is...
Read morePandemic-hit finances increasing mental health burden
Two in five employees have been more worried about their financial health in lockdown, according to new research from Close Brothers. The research features in a new report, Expecting the unexpected: a...
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