What is HAVS? Plus symptoms
What is HAVS? Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is an occupational health issue usually caused by working with vibrating work tools. It can cause symptoms in the hands, fingers and arms, including the loss of feeling, pins and needles or numbness. Although it is not clear how the vibration causes the condition,…
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International Men’s Day 2023 – 5 ways to support men at work
International Men’s Day is here to celebrate men and all they do in society, as well as raise awareness of the issues they face. We want men to know that it is okay to talk and we are here to listen if they are struggling. Men can often feel the pressure to be ‘tough’…
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Two-thirds of maternity units not safe enough, report finds
Two-thirds of NHS maternity units are deemed ‘not safe enough’, according to records obtained by the BBC. An analysis from England’s healthcare regulator has shown that maternity units currently have the poorest ratings of any hospital service it inspects. The records from the Quality Care Commission (CQC) show that two-thirds (67%) of the units…
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FSCS Outlook November 2023
The FSCS have published their latest edition of Outlook and provides a final update for the 2023-2024 levy as well as a first look at the 2024-2025 forecast. Final Update on 2023 – 2024 Levy The FSCS has confirmed that the total levy remains unchanged and as forecast which was set earlier this year…
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McDonald’s faces one or two sexual harassment claims every week, admits boss
A McDonald’s boss has admitted that the fast-food giant receives ‘between one and two’ sexual harassment claims a week following, a BBC investigation. McDonald’s UK chief executive, Alistair Macrow told MPs the restaurant chain had sacked 18 people since July, after receiving more than 400 complaints from staff. A BBC investigation discovered that workers…
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Why choosing a law firm over an HR consultancy agency for your small business is a no-brainer
As a small business owner with less than 50 staff, it is highly likely that you have either considered outsourcing your HR arrangements, or are already in contract with an HR consultancy agency. On the surface it may seem that law firms and HR consultancy agencies offer similar services. However, that could not be…
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Ageing and noise exposure are the two major causes of hearing loss, study finds
Over 40 per cent of adults over the age of 50 in the UK suffer from hearing loss – with age-related damage (presbycusis) being the main cause. Studies show that age-related hearing usually affects both ears and worsens over time. Age-related hearing loss happens due to the gradual wear and tear of tiny sensory…
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NHS launches review into why patients aren’t being seen despite rise in budget and staff
The NHS has launched a review into why it is not treating more patients, despite having more staff and a higher budget than before the pandemic. According to The Times, management consultant agency McKinsey has been brought in to conduct a 10-week investigation to identify the inefficiencies and to ensure that health chiefs are…
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Funfair manager jailed and fined after three-year-old dies on exploding inflatable
A funfair manager has been jailed and fined after a three-year-old girl died while playing at one of the attractions. Ava-May Littleboy had been on Bounce About’s inflatable trampoline at Gorleston Beach, Norfolk in 2018 when the inflatable exploded and ejected her high into the air. Ava-May and a nine-year-old girl were on the…
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