Occupational Health Blog

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  Could your business benefit from YourGP’s corporate onsite clinic?

  They say there is nothing more important in life than your health and you need to look after your health if you want get the most out of life. The same goes for your employees too – look after their health if you want them to get the most out of their work life. Job […]

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  Supporting employees through their fertility treatment

  According to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, almost 53,000 patients in the UK underwent IVF treatment in 2019. Research has shown one-in-six heterosexual couples are affected by infertility. Combine this with the fact that many women in same-sex relationships may opt for fertility treatment to conceive, as well as those choosing to become single […]

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  Does your company culture appeal to discerning jobhunters?

  The pandemic highlighted the issue of job satisfaction like never before. During this time, many employees assessed what really mattered to them – whether that be salary, working conditions, or flexibility. As a result, businesses right across the world witnessed ‘The Great Resignation’ – when large numbers of employees quit their job. So what matters […]

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  Managing diabetes in the workplace

  There are currently around 4 million people in the UK diagnosed with diabetes. It is a condition that requires careful management throughout the day, and that doesn’t stop during working hours. It is therefore important that diabetic employees are supported in the workplace to manage their condition in order to lower their risk of developing […]

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  Is it time to limit your screentime?

  In today’s super-connected world, where would we be without our digital devices? Smartphones, tablets, computers, TVs – we’re now reliant on them for almost everything. They keep us connected with friends and family, they educate and entertain, they offer an escape from the everyday, and they give us the freedom to work from anywhere. But […]

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  Why your team should embrace Walk to Work Day

  There are many businesses that would describe their line of work as ‘fast-paced’. But it is a fact of modern life that most office jobs involve a large amount of time sitting at a computer, sitting in meetings, or sitting talking on the phone. In terms of physical exertion, it is anything but fast-paced! And […]

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  Managing the menopause at work

  Half the population will go through the menopause at some point, which makes it absurd that it is still considered a taboo topic in many workplaces. With an ageing workforce, the menopause is an issue employers need to address as a matter of urgency. Because by introducing a menopause policy, employees will benefit from help […]

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  Employee Legal Awareness Day: Know your rights

  Do you know your rights? It’s a question we should all be asking ourselves on 13th February, Employee Legal Awareness Day. Workplaces across the country have undergone a great deal of upheaval in the past couple of years as a result of the pandemic. A lot has changed – from where we work to how […]

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  Working towards a more balanced life

  January is officially ‘Get a Balanced Life Month’ – a time to reflect on your work responsibilities and home life, and make positive changes to ensure you’re getting the most out of both. Here, the Occupational Healthcare experts at YourGP explore why this is a good time for employers to assess their own workplace culture, […]

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  Switch off this Christmas

  Given the pressures of the modern workplace, many will be looking forward to a well-deserved Christmas break to rest and re-energise. But has the switch to homeworking had an impact on our ability to truly switch off from work? And what proactive steps can we all take to ensure our health and wellbeing don’t suffer […]