Raynaud’s Awareness Month: What it is and symptoms
Raynaud’s Awareness Month is here as we look at the condition in more detail, and raise awareness of the symptoms to look out for. Around 10 million people in the UK suffer from Raynaud’s, but at present, there is no cure. Raynaud’s Awareness Month’s runs every year throughout February. Organisers say the aim is…
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LGBT+ History Month: What it is and why we should celebrate?
February is here, and that means LGBT+ History Month has started for 2024. Every year, the rainbow flag is raised to celebrate the community and highlight the issues it faces. LGBT+ History Month first started in the US back in 1994 and was taken up by the UK in 2005. Its primary focus aims…
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A brief guide to Tinnitus
Present as a ringing, buzzing, whooshing, clicking, tapping or hissing noise, tinnitus affects approximately 1 in 8 people in the UK, or around 7.1 million1. While a ringing in one or both ears is the most common form of tinnitus, it may present itself in many different ways and as many different sounds. Tinnitus…
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Key components for a mentally healthy workplace
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) recently wrote about how workplaces can ensure that they have everything in place to properly support employee mental wellbeing. The CIPD is a professional body for Human Resources, learning and development. Rachel Suff, the lead on Health and Wellbeing in its Public Policy team, broke down…
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Company fined £2 million after agency worker killed by loading shovel
A recycling company has been fined £2.15million after an agency worker was killed by a loading shovel at its site in Hartlepool. Dean Atkinson lost his life when he was struck and run over by a vehicle at Ward Recycling Limited’s premises on Windermere Road, Longhill Industrial Estate in January 2020. Health…
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NHS Trust accused of ‘avoidable baby deaths’ by whistleblowers
Concerns have been raised about an NHS maternity service as whistleblowers say the poor culture and staff shortages have led to avoidable baby deaths. Former midwives at Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Trust have revealed the issues within the hospital while speaking to BBC Panorama. Devastating stories were heard due to the NHS failings. This included…
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APIL raises concerns that servicemen and women may be missing out on compensation
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has recently raised concerns with the Office for Veterans’ Affairs regarding military personnel and injuries suffered whilst serving. The APIL is concerned that veterans haven’t had their rights made clear by the Government, meaning that those who are entitled could be missing out compensation they may be entitled…
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‘Model driver’ forced to sell new car as insurers cancel policy after 1 month
A couple were forced to sell their new Land Rover worth £100,000 after their insurance company cancelled their policy just one month after it was bought. Hannah Platts, 40 and her husband Kareem Chester purchased the Land Rover Defender for £80,000 in October last year and spent hours looking for a reasonably priced insurance…
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How postcode lottery for vital NHS service could affect NIHL sufferers
Concerns have been raised by a charity after it was revealed that nearly 10 million people no longer have access to a vital NHS service. Figures have shown that the NHS has withdrawn free earwax removal services across several NHS Trusts, creating a new ‘postcode lottery’ across the UK. According to the Royal National…
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