In today’s workplace, mental health is not just a personal matter, it’s a business issue. That is why health training like mental health training for staff is vital. Scottish employers […]
Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) is a nationally certified 12‑hour course, usually delivered over two days by qualified instructors and overseen by Public Health Scotland. This program equips participants […]
HSE’s most recent statistics show that 776,000 employees suffered work-related stress, depression, or anxiety in 2023-24. That translates to 16.4 million working days lost.1 Recognizing how important stress management is […]
HSE defines a lone worker as “someone who works by themselves without close or direct supervision”. Because these individuals don’t have anyone to help them if something goes wrong, they […]
The Care Inspectorate’s Homely remedies in Care Homes: a practice note, introduced in December 2024, highlights the need for timely treatment for minor ailments, as well as the need for […]
Employers have a duty to protect the health and safety of workers, including from the risks of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) caused or worsened by work. They also have a duty […]
The Care Inspectorate recognises how important meaningful connections are to a person’s health and wellbeing. Its Meaningful Connection, Visiting and Anne’s Law Project champions these connections; and the Project has […]
Recent figures show stress, anxiety, and depression now account for one in three Fit Notes issued across UK workplaces. With mental health issues on the rise, businesses are under increasing […]
Building mental health awareness in your organisation goes far beyond holding occasional webinars or marking awareness days. It requires elevating awareness into literacy, understanding, and psychological safety from day one. […]
In the UK, workplace stress and anxiety have become leading causes of absence. With 2018 marking the first year mental health issues overtook physical illness as the top reason for […]
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