Wellbeing & Mental Health
Baton of Hope arrives at Downing Street to promote suicide prevention
The Baton of Hope has successfully been dispatched to 10 Downing Street to raise awareness around mental health and suicide prevention. The Baton of Hope, founded by former journalist Mike McCarthy, has...
Read moreLong term sick numbers down by almost 30,000 in May
The number of people joining the ranks of people who are economically inactive due to long term sickness declined by almost 30,000 in the UK over May. Data from the Office for...
Read moreOne in five long-Covid sufferers limited ‘a lot’ in daily activities
Tiredness, shortness of breath, muscle ache and difficulty concentrating are the most common symptoms among individuals suffering from long Covid, according to official data. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) data covering...
Read moreBupa research draws link between social exclusion and poorer mental health
More than half of people in the UK have experienced social exclusion in the past year leading to poor mental health and wellbeing. This is according to a survey of more than...
Read moreBrokers critical in getting more SMEs to invest in benefit packages – Till
Advisers and brokers have a critical role to play in getting more micro businesses to invest in benefit packages for their employees, according to Mark Till, CEO of Unum UK. Speaking about...
Read morePrivate health will not substitute NHS under Labour government – Fabian Society
If a new Labour government comes into power after the next election, insurance companies must not seek to replace the NHS, but rather only compliment it, according to Andy Harrop, general secretary...
Read moreEmployers can help Americans live 20 more healthy years – Deloitte
All Americans could have longer health spans, live nearly 20 more healthy years, and see a drop in healthcare spending by 2040 - but the key is encouraging employers to drive change,...
Read moreFind out how you can boost productivity by putting health and wellbeing at the heart of your business – Bupa
Bupa’s Health and Wellbeing Academy brings you practical, relevant and accessible content to help you fully support your team and keep your business growing. In Bupa’s latest workplace Health and Wellbeing...
Read moreLobbying three PMs on P11Ds, investment for expansion, protection provider tie-ins and creating a member marketplace – Equipsme’s Reed
Equipsme founder and managing director Matthew Reed has visited Downing Street three times meeting prime ministerial advisers to campaign for the removal of P11D tax on employee health benefits. In an exclusive...
Read moreABI calls for increased insurance take-up to reduce pressure on NHS
A new approach is needed to help employers and individuals take actions to reduce NHS backlogs, increase workforce participation and improve the health and wellbeing of the nation, according to the Association...
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