CK Occupational Health

21/02/2023

An amazing report that will bring measurable improvements to wellbeing and mental health at work. Adapted by businesses to suit their individual needs, the 4-day working week trial proved a 92% success and, despite some caution about measuring effects over the longer term, 56 of the 61 participating companies have decided to keep their new working patterns. An absolute must read for business.

Amid positive outcomes of the UK experiment, experts urge organisations to proceed with caution as many benefits will only be ‘truly identifiable in the long term’

17/01/2023

Managing the difference

Every successful workforce needs different thinkers and different actors. Learn how to support and manage neurodiversity in your workplace as part of CK Occupational Health's holistic training and workplace support and surveillance packages.
For a free consultation, visit www.ckoccupationalhealth.co.uk
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17/10/2022

A really interesting article in People Matters on the importance of Occupational Health. As the saying goes, I couldn't have put it better myself...

https://www.peoplematters.in/article/well-being/the-new-wave-of-occupational-health-what-it-is-and-why-its-becoming-an-essential-investment-35521

Without a doubt, people are the single most critical aspect of any business—and the single largest expense. In order to remain competitive and create an environment that attracts more great assets to the team, companies must get serious about protecting and maintaining this most vital asset.
Investing in the new wave of occupational health with services that span both preventative physical healthcare, mental health and lifestyle/wellness programs is now essential. Otherwise, neglecting this trend will likely cost companies their people and their competitive edge.

The economy in 2022 has forced firms to redefine the concept of occupational health to include far more than just workplace safety

05/05/2022

Research by the University of Liverpool has found evidence that the replacement of the ‘Sick Note’ in 2010 to the ‘Fit Note, has resulted in fewer people taking long term sick leave of 12 or more weeks. Recently there have been changes to the requirements for signing the fit note. See the gov.uk guidance for these changes and how you can get the most from the fit note to help employees return to work as soon as possible which is good for them and employers.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fit-note-guidance-for-employers-and-line-managers/getting-the-most-out-of-the-fit-note-guidance-for-employers-and-line-managers

14/04/2022

Make time to listen to your workforce - productivity isn't always increased by office presence. Well timed Occupational Health intervention can make a world of difference.

06/04/2022

Some employers see inconsistent performance as an attitude or motivational issue, however this can be a flag that an individual may have a health or neurodevelopmental condition and should prompt a referral to Occupational Health for support recommendations.
See the link below for the SOM's guide on Evaluating
and supporting Neurodifferences at work https://www.som.org.uk/sites/som.org.uk/files/Evaluating_and_supporting_Neurodifferences_at_work_March_2022.

29/03/2022

Evidence has established that occupational health (OH) services enhance employee health, workforce productivity, business performance and the economy. Have a look at the report below that highlights the three broad reasons for engaging with OH services - legal, moral, and financial.

Occupational Health: The Value Proposition reports are launched today in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. These discuss the three broad reasons (legal, moral, and financial) why employers provide workers with access to occupational health services and summarises the best available and most recent...

22/03/2022

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2022

Sickness absence causes an equivalent of 4.9 days lost per worker each year resulting in reduced productivity for your business and reduced profitability (Dame Carol Black).
Did you know that early intervention by Occupational Health can reduce sickness absence rates, length of absence and results in significant cost savings.

On 7 April 2022, WHO will focus global attention on the interconnectedness between the planet and our health. A campaign launched on this day will urge people, communities, governments, and organizations around the world to share their stories about the steps they are taking to protect ...

21/03/2022

CK Occupational Health offers a wide range of services to support your staff to remain in or return to work. CK Occupational Health will guide you to excellence in occupational health and wellbeing within your business. Take a look at the services we offer at www.ckoccupationalhealth.co.uk

CK Occupational Health meets the occupational health needs of buisnesses with on emphasis on wellbeing, mental health support and return to work guidance.