Stress in the England Ambulance Service
In an alarming freedom of information revelation by the BBC, figures show that 17% of the entire workforce is signed off in the England Ambulance Service due to Stress. Covering just under a fifth of all its members of staff, these numbers have risen by seven percent in half a decade. To counter this, the…
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When Dogs Attack – What To Do?
It is said that dogs are truly the man’s best friend and with their loving nature and playful temperament, often become a part of the family. It is therefore unfortunate when you encounter a dog that causes injury through dangerous behaviour. Some dog attacks can be severe, and recovery can take years of treatment. Case…
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Construction Worker Falls 30ft at Stoke-on-Trent’s Winter Wonderland Attraction
With Christmas fast approaching, we are all thinking about visiting various Christmas themed attractions, such as Winter Wonderland, Christmas German markets and so on. The creation of such attractions, however, comes with its own dangers. The Christmas Winter Wonderland in Stoke-on-Trent was due to open to the public on Thursday, November 14th at 4:30pm. However, during…
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Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Awards 2019
On 17th October we were excited to be invited to the Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Awards 2019, hosted by the RFCA for Yorkshire and The Humber. The evening took place at the glorious Bradford City Hall and awards were presented by the region’s Lord Lieutenants. The Employers Recognition Scheme (ERS) was launched in…
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Four in ten on verge of breaking point at work
According to new research by wellbeing charity CABA, four adults out of ten are on the verge of breaking point in the workplace. In a survey quizzing 2,000 professionals, it was found that an average adult spends almost one-third of their working day experiencing some kind of stress. Over the course of the week, those…
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Section 21 notices scrap – to scrap or not?
Section 21 Notices scrap- There has been much talk recently about the possibility that Section 21 Notices are to be scrapped. However, it is not clear if they are to be replaced with something else or if the scope of other Notices (such as a Section 8 Notice) are to be widened. What…
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Survivors of abuse are being denied compensation due to their past criminal convictions
Many of the brave individuals who are reporting their historical abuse to the police and, subsequently bringing a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), are being denied remuneration due to their previous convictions. The CICA was set up as a way to compensate those blameless victims of violent crime who have no…
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Two in five workers experienced symptoms of work-related mental health issues in 2018
Mercer Marsh Benefits have released their annual report on Mental Health in collaboration with Business in the Community and their Wellbeing Leadership Team. A report from Mercer earlier in the year painted a problematic picture of British business leaders on the topic of mental health, and this annual report has further demonstrated the lack of…
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Firefighters being exposed to harmful chemicals resulting in various types of cancer
For the first time, a high rate of cancer among colleagues has been acknowledged by the UK’s chief fire officer. Recent scientific research suggests that firefighters are at a high risk of getting cancer because of the contaminated clothing and equipment they use. The Fire Brigades Union has called for more protection from the…
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