Hate incidents at work
Stonewall studies indicate that hate crimes or incidents based on sexual orientation reported within the last 12 months are up 78% since 2013.
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HSE worried about increasing reports of HAVS in 2021
A report release in November 2022 by the HSE has shown a dramatic increase in the number of new Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) cases in 2021. To be particular, there were 300 new cases of HAVS reported in addition to 165 new Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and 255 new cases of Depuytrens Contracture. These…
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Four-day week trial comes to an end
Starting on the 6th of June 2022, the four-day working week trial undertaken by 70 UK companies came to an end last month. Believed to be the world’s biggest pilot scheme of its kind, the trial sought to determine whether being paid a full salary to work four days a week instead of five…
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Wills and the LGBTQ+ Spectrum
The news that Australia now allows individuals to access multiple gender options for their passport, sparked a question in me. Wills and the LGBTQ Spectrum.
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Pride Month: Writing Wills for same-sex couples
June marks National Pride Month, dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities and inclusivity. The National Month of Celebration came about after New York’s Stonewall riots in 1969, which acted as a catalyst for the gay rights movement across the world. Now, National Pride Month sees celebrations of love take place across the globe every year,…
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Amazon and worker exploitation
As almost 90% of UK the population use Amazon, it is highly likely that you or someone in your household ordered something from the online retailing giant in the lead-up to Christmas. Amazon is considered one of the Big Five American information technology companies, which then poses the question; is Jeff Bezos’s business model…
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Current pressures within the NHS and the impacts on patients’ health
With illnesses surging over the winter period, the NHS is under significant pressure, to the point where they have urged the government to take action. Senior doctors have described the NHS as being on a ‘knife edge[1]’. Recent strikes throughout the NHS have led to patients struggling to get appointments, hospital bed and surgeries.…
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The agricultural industry and hearing loss
Without a doubt, hearing loss comes to everyone at some point in their lives but especially as we age. However, one would often not expect to be exposed to excessive levels of noise and ultimately suffering Noise Induced Hearing Loss, from working in a farm. Working on a farm involves the use of loud…
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Ghana miners and dust inhalation
Illegal gold miners in Ghana are suffering life-changing consequences resulting from dust inhalation. In many cases, these complications can remain symptomless for years. A Ghanaian phrase for the occupation is “Galamsey”; a term which has come from the phrase “gather them and sell”. Within the Galamsey work force are workers tasked with pounding rock…
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