Occupational Health Blog

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  Supporting those with PTSD in the workplace

  As part of our continued commitment here at YourGP to raise awareness of safeguarding mental health in the workplace, this month our Occupational Healthcare specialists are focusing on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and highlighting the vital role employers can play in getting sufferers the help they need.   What is PTSD? PTSD can affect […]

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  How nature can boost mental health in the workplace

  When Lockdown was first introduced and the roads fell quiet, many of us experienced a new-found connection with nature. Hearing birdsong and seeing plants and wildlife flourish gave many people the boost they needed to pull through such uncertain times. It is therefore apt that the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which […]

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  Why everyday should be ‘Companies that Care Day’

  Feeling like your employer truly understands, values, and cares about you can make all the difference to your working life. In fact, it can have a hugely positive effect on your life outside the office too. And so this year the Occupational Health professionals at YourGP are lending their support to Companies that Care Day […]

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  Is a ‘duvet day’ the answer to National Sickie Day?

  According to national statistics, the first Monday in February is the day when employees are most likely to pull a sickie, hence it is now dubbed ‘National Sickie Day’. There is of course a huge range of reasons for these absences – some genuine and some not so genuine. But perhaps National Sickie Day should […]

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  Staff retention and promoting happiness in the workplace

  It’s no secret that businesses need to evolve in order to compete, and sometimes the best changes and innovations are the result of new team members joining and offering fresh ideas. However, when staff turnover becomes too high, it can be quite unsettling for the whole team, which in turn will have a knock-on effect […]

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  Not all disabilities are visible

  Working from home has multiple benefits. However, one major drawback is the lack of one-to-one connection with colleagues. A quick catch up at the water cooler, banter in the staff room at lunchtime, after-work drinks at a local bar – these are great opportunities to check in with team members to see how they are, […]

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  How remote workers can tackle bullying in the workplace

  When you think of bullying, what image does it conjure up for you? A child being teased in the school playground, perhaps? Sadly, of course, bullying can occur at any age – it can take the form of discrimination and harassment in the workplace, for example. And whilst this year may have seen a dramatic […]

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  National Work Life Week and why wellbeing really matters

  2020 has seen many businesses experience more upheaval than ever before. Some were forced to temporarily close due to Lockdown restrictions, others had to hastily switch to remote working. And all of this has undoubtedly had a huge impact on the wellbeing of many employees. That’s why it is more important than ever to check […]

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  Join the world’s biggest coffee morning

  Last year the YourGP team teamed up with several local businesses as part of the world’s biggest coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. It was a fantastic opportunity to raise vital funds for a worthy cause, drum up awareness of the effects of cancer, and of course enjoy plenty of cake! We had […]

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  The many health benefits of cycling to work

  For most people, even at the best of times, the morning commute on public transport has never been much fun. And now, with the need to remember a face mask and hand sanitiser, coupled with the seemingly impossible task of trying to remain socially distanced on a busy bus or train, it is understandable that […]