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Workplace Crisis: Neurodivergence Now a Top 3 Hurdle

Neurodivergence is rapidly becoming a major factor in workplace challenges, now ranking as the third most common reason employees are referred to occupational health, according to a recent study.   It trails only mental health and musculoskeletal (MSK) issues, highlighting a critical and evolving area for employers to address.     A Sharp Rise in…

Parliament Exposed for a 40% Surge in Bullying Allegations

Parliament’s bullying watchdog is aiming to expedite complaint assessment due to a 40% increase in bullying claims despite a sharp increase in misconduct accusations from year to April.     The Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme Reports: The Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) reported in its annual report that it had looked into 69…

Free HSE training tackles work stress: Mental Health Week

As of May 12, 2025, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has introduced a free online learning module to help employers get to grips with the risk assessment of work-related stress.   Launched in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May), the initiative builds on HSE Working Minds campaign, which helps companies minimise stress at…

Mental Health Awareness week 2025

Mental health is a vital component of overall well-being, both in our personal lives and professional environments. This Mental Health Awareness Week, we share some tips on how to support yourself and those around you.   We have also provided some links and contact details for mental health organisations that may be able to assist…

Is your workplace toxic? How employers can shield you from stress

Employees can experience stress at work due to a variety of factors, including high workload, demanding deadlines, lack of control, poor management, and difficult relationships with colleagues.   These stressors can manifest in both physical and mental health issues, impacting productivity, job satisfaction, and overall wellbeing. As a result, your employers are legally obligated to…

43% of working men want more mental health support from employers

New research by BUPA has revealed that two in five (43%) of working men would like to see more mental health support within the workplace from employers.   These figures come in from healthcare provider BUPA’s most recent wellbeing index, which surveyed 8,000 UK adults.     The survey uncovered that 50% of male respondents…

‘UK employers should consider adopting practices similar to Denmark’s’ – says solicitor

The working culture is one of the reasons Denmark is ranked as one of the happiest places to live, new research shows.   And now, a psychiatric injury solicitor at Oakwood Solicitors Ltd has spoken out, urging the UK to adopt similar practices.     Danes say that in their country, they feel trusted by…

Anti-Bullying Week 2024: your legal rights and how to make a claim

Anti-Bullying Week 2024 is here to highlight the impact bullying can have on a person’s life and what steps we can take to stop it.   If we know how to identify bullying, we can act quickly to prevent it. Everyone will experience conflicts and grievances with friends, family members or colleagues throughout their life,…

Staff Spotlight – Jonathan Miles

In our Staff Spotlight series, we take a look at key members of our team and find out about their area of expertise.   Today we meet Jonathan Miles, who left the Army in 2018 and is now a Paralegal in our Psychiatric Injury department. Jonathan has kindly taken the time to answer some questions…

Mental Health Awareness Day 2024

At Oakwood Solicitors, we understand that mental health is a vital component of overall well-being, both in our personal lives and professional environments.   As we highlight Mental Health Awareness Day, it’s essential to take a moment to reflect on the importance of mental health and the steps we can take to support ourselves and…