Acorn Occupational Health Ltd

02/12/2025

✨ Festive celebrations at Acorn! ✨

Last week, the Acorn team came together for our Christmas meal, a brilliant evening filled with good food, lots of laughs, and a well-deserved break as we head into the final weeks of the year.🎄

It was a particularly special night as we were also celebrating a retirement party for one of our team members. We’ll be sharing more about this later in the month.

Always lovely to spend time together outside of work and reflect on what has been another busy, meaningful year supporting employers and employees across the UK❤️

28/11/2025

💪 Fitness Friday 💪

Team Acorn have been keeping active as the darker days roll in - from refreshing swims 🏊‍♂️ and muddy autumn hikes 🍂 to horse riding adventures 🐴

Here’s how our totals are looking so far:
👣 Steps walked: 31,097,344
🚴‍♂️ Miles cycled: 10,292
🏃‍♀️ Miles run: 1,310
🏊‍♂️ Miles swum: 197

Every step, pedal and splash is helping us raise vital funds for two incredible charities:
💙 The MND Association
💙 Dementia UK

As we head into the final month of our year-long fundraiser, every bit of support means the world to us. If you’re able to donate, no matter how big or small, it would be truly appreciated and help us finish the year strong.

You can cheer us on or donate here:
👉 https://lnkd.in/eyBa-sDQ
👉 https://lnkd.in/eSx6RENa

20/11/2025

❄️ Winter can be tough on outdoor workers – especially when it comes to skin health.

Cold winds, rain and frequent handwashing can quickly lead to dryness, cracking and discomfort. Our blog, Winter Skin Care for Outdoor Workers, shares simple, practical ways to help protect your team and keep them comfortable throughout the colder months.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.acornoh.co.uk/news-events/health-surveillance/winter-skin-care-for-outdoor-workers/

If you’d like advice on supporting your outdoor staff this winter through our workplace health surveillance or wellbeing services, get in touch:
📞 01260 277797
📧 website@acornoh.co.uk

Read more on Winter Skin Care for Outdoor Workers to learn how to prevent/manage skin conditions for your employees.

19/11/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring: Occupational Health Advisor / Nurse (Peripatetic) 🚨

Acorn Occupational Health is looking for an experienced OH Nurse to join our growing team, supporting clients across Merseyside, Cheshire and the North West.

What you’ll be doing:
• Management referrals
• Health surveillance (including HAVS)
• Immunisations & venepuncture
• And more

What we offer:
• £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• 33 days annual leave
• Paid mileage

If you’re passionate about supporting employee health and want to work with a supportive, SEQOHS-accredited team, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply on Indeed: https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f6172a5d3d2bb13d

Acorn Occupational Health Ltd

18/11/2025

🌡️ Flu Alert: This Season Could Be Severe

NHS England has issued a “flu jab SOS”, warning that flu cases are already triple what they were at this time last year, and the worst of the season is still ahead.

With hospitals facing mounting pressure, the message is clear: don’t wait.

✅ At Acorn, we’re ready to help. We offer flu vaccinations for your workforce, enabling you to protect your employees, and your business, through one of the most challenging flu seasons in recent memory.

📢 Why act now?
A major early wave of flu is already underway.
Vaccination is one of the most effective defences for both individuals and organisations.
When flu hits your workforce, absenteeism, productivity loss and cost to the business all rise.

🧑‍💼 For HR and business leaders:
Book workforce flu vaccinations early. Make them accessible. Communicate the urgency.
We’ll support you with onsite or clinic-based options, tailored to your organisation’s needs.

📞 01260 277797
📧 website@acornoh.co.uk

14/11/2025

Why Offer Counselling Through Work? 💬

Employees are the heart of every organisation, and when they feel supported, they’re more engaged, productive, and loyal. Yet many people struggle in silence with stress, anxiety, grief, or personal challenges that can affect both their wellbeing and performance at work.

Offering access to counselling through the workplace shows a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing. It gives individuals a safe, confidential space to talk through what’s on their mind - whether that’s work-related pressure, personal difficulties, or simply feeling overwhelmed.

When employees are given the opportunity to access early support, issues can often be addressed before they lead to burnout or long-term absence. Counselling helps people build coping strategies, gain perspective, and feel more in control, all of which contribute to a healthier, more resilient workforce.

At Acorn, our Counselling services are designed to complement existing occupational health support, helping organisations create a culture where wellbeing is more than just a policy, it’s a genuine priority.

📞 01260 277797
📧 website@acornoh.co.uk

13/11/2025

A new review by the Society of Occupational Medicine reveals a stark reality - over one in five working-age adults in the UK are now economically inactive, with rising ill health a major factor.

For employers, that means higher absence rates, lost productivity, and difficulties retaining skilled staff.

At Acorn Occupational Health, we believe the solution starts with early management referrals, offering timely, structured support that helps employees stay well, remain in work, or return safely.

Discover what the Keep Britain Working report means for employers and how proactive occupational health support can make a real difference.

👉 Read the full blog: https://www.acornoh.co.uk/news-events/facts-and-figures/the-keep-britain-working-report-how-management-referrals-can-help-reduce-ill-health-inactivity/

📞 01260 277797
📧 website@acornoh.co.uk

Read more on The Keep Britain Working Report. Discover our blog posts which delve into topics within occupational health.

06/11/2025

🌊Making a splash for a great cause!

This November, our very own Emily is diving into a challenge - quite literally! She’ll be swimming an incredible 60km throughout the month to raise awareness for ocean conservation 🌎🐠

But that’s not all, Emily’s swims will also count towards Acorn’s ongoing charity fundraiser, making every kilometre part of something even bigger💙

We can’t wait to cheer her on!

If you’d like to support Emily (and Acorn’s charity total), you can donate via our fundraiser page here:
👉https://www.justgiving.com/page/acornoh-dementiauk
👉https://www.justgiving.com/page/acornoh-mnd

05/11/2025

We all experience stress – and in the right amounts, it can drive us to perform at our best. But when it becomes overwhelming or prolonged, it can impact every part of our lives, both in and out of work.

This week, we’re encouraging employers and managers to take time to reflect on how stress shows up in the workplace, and how early support can make all the difference.

Our latest blog explores the signs of stress, shares helpful resources, and looks at how Acorn’s Resilience and Wellbeing Assessments can provide more in-depth support for employees dealing with ongoing mental health challenges.

Read the full post here 👉 https://www.acornoh.co.uk/news-events/mental-health/understanding-stress-and-supporting-employees-during-stress-awareness-week/

📞 01260 277797
📧 website@acornoh.co.uk

Read more on Understanding Stress and Supporting Employees. Discover our blog posts which delve into topics within occupational health.

04/11/2025

💭 It’s Stress Awareness Week

Workplace stress affects employees at every level, and when it goes unaddressed, it can impact both wellbeing and performance.

At Acorn Occupational Health, our management referral service helps employers identify when stress may be affecting an employee and provides the right professional support to help them recover and thrive at work.

We’ll be sharing a blog tomorrow that explores this topic in more detail, including how management referrals can play a key role in preventing burnout and supporting long-term wellbeing.

Stay tuned 👀

📞 01260 277797
📧 website@acornoh.co.uk

31/10/2025

💪 Fitness Friday Update💪

This month, Team Acorn have been keeping active in all sorts of ways - from swimming and dog walking with our furry companions 🐾 to horse riding 🐴 that added a bit of excitement to our October fitness!

Here’s how our totals are looking so far:
👣 Steps walked: 30,232,385
🚴‍♂️ Miles cycled: 10,283
🏃‍♀️ Miles run: 1,227
🏊‍♂️ Miles swum: 197

Every mile, step, and swim is helping us raise vital funds for two amazing charities:
💙 The MND Association
💙 Dementia UK

We’ve also got an exciting new fitness challenge coming up - one of our team members is taking things to the next level! Stay tuned next week to find out more 👀

Cheer us on or donate here:
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/acornoh-dementiauk
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/acornoh-mnd

28/10/2025

💡 When should you make a management referral?

If an employee is struggling with their health, performance, or frequent absence, it can be difficult to know when to involve Occupational Health. With rising mental health concerns and increasing pressure on teams, early support is more important than ever.

Our blog explains what to look out for, when a referral can help, and how it benefits both the employee and the organisation.

Read more here 👉 https://www.acornoh.co.uk/news-events/management-referrals/does-my-employee-need-a-management-referral/

For advice or to make a referral, contact us at:
📞 01260 277797
📧 website@acornoh.co.uk

Read more on Does My Employee Need a Management Referral? Discover our blog posts which delve into topics within occupational health.