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Health & Wellbeing at Work 2026: Show round-up and highlights!
On March 10th and 11th, our Medigold team once again headed to the Health & Wellbeing Show, where we were proud to return as this year’s Headline Sponsor. It proved to be an incredibly successful two days – full of meaningful conversations, high‑energy engagement and a fantastic opportunity to showcase[...]
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026: From awareness to action
Neurodiversity Celebration Week began in 2018 with the goal of challenging stereotypes, breaking down misconceptions, and recognising the many skills and strengths of neurodivergent individuals. As we move into Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026, the conversation is shifting. This year’s theme – “From awareness to action” – is a clear call[...]
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Reasonable Adjustments Series: Anxiety
This blog is written by Barrie Norman Jnr – Senior Mental Health First Aid and Suicide First-Aid trainer, and Operational Lead. Anxiety is something most of us experience at some point in our working lives. In the UK, millions of working age adults report symptoms of anxiety each year, which means it is very likely present[...]
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How to tackle workplace attendance as an SME
Poor workplace attendance can quickly wreak havoc on small and medium-sized enterprises. One person off sick can mean missed deadlines, added pressure on colleagues, and managers spending time firefighting instead of growing the business. In the UK, employees take an average of 5–6 sick days per year, and the Keep Britain Working report estimated that poor[...]
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Menopause and mental health: what affects women – and why it’s not just hormones
This article is written by Dr Judith Bird, a qualified Clinical Health Psychologist specialising in assessing, diagnosing and treating complex mental health issues and Head of Mental Health at Medigold Health. The increased focus on menopause in recent years is overdue. Menopause is a significant physiological and psychological transition that[...]
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Highlights from our 2026 Occupational Health Technician Conference!
At the end of January, we proudly hosted our annual Occupational Health Technician (OHT) Training Conference – two full days dedicated to professional development, shared learning and strengthening the exceptional clinical standards that define Medigold Health. Bringing together colleagues from across the country, the event really showcased the breadth of[...]
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Reasonable Adjustments Series: Autism
Welcome to the next blog in our Reasonable Adjustments Series! This series explores how small changes can make the workplace more inclusive and productive for everyone. But first – what are reasonable adjustments? Simply put, they’re practical changes, backed by the Equality Act 2010, that remove barriers and make work[...]
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Can employees refuse a drug and/or alcohol test?
It’s a question we hear a lot: can an employee say no to a drug or alcohol test at work? Whether testing is being considered after an incident, as part of a routine programme, or because there are concerns about someone’s behaviour, a workplace drug or alcohol test can feel uncomfortable for[...]
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Time to Talk Day: Mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
This guest blog was written by Maurice Lawrence, our Disability Training & Consultancy Specialist. What is Time to Talk Day? Time to Talk Day is the UK’s largest national mental health awareness day and takes place on Thursday 5th February 2026. It’s a day when friends, families, communities[...]
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