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Happy Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is important to us here at Medigold Health as that’s exactly how we began, as a small family business. Here, we explain why we support the initiative and how we are working to protect the long-term health of small businesses.
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Celebrating Men’s Health Awareness Month 2022
With November being Men’s Health Awareness Month, we took the opportunity to catch up with some of our male colleagues here at Medigold Health, to get their take on why it’s important for men to engage more with their health, the challenges that often prevent them doing so, and their[...]
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Remembrance Day 2022 – How we remember
As proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and holders of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award, Medigold Health are honoured to count a large number of former military personnel among our colleagues. With people and communities across the nation preparing to come together this weekend to pay tribute[...]
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What is an Occupational Health Assessment?
An Occupational Health Assessment (also known as a sickness absence referral, management referral or occupational health referral) is a medical examination carried out by a qualified Occupational Health clinician to assess a person’s fitness for work and their capability to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of their role safely and[...]
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5 Warning Signs of a Brain Tumour
16,000 people a year are diagnosed with a brain tumour, and they kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other type of cancer. Yet awareness of the symptoms remains low, with many people being diagnosed too late for treatment to be effective. So, in support[...]
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Celebrating Black History Month
At Medigold Health, we have always been committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of every section of society and that all our colleagues, no matter what their heritage, ethnicity or the colour of their skin, feel respected and valued and are given equal opportunities to succeed and reach[...]
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The menopause – what are the symptoms and how do they impact on work?
The menopause. It’s not just hot flushes and brain fog. The changes in hormone levels that occur during this natural phase of the aging process can lead to a whole host of physical and psychological symptoms that can impact on every aspect of a person’s life, including their work. Indeed,[...]
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Life with Dyspraxia – Celebrating Dyspraxia Week
Every year, Dyspraxia Week (9-15 October) aims to raise awareness of this surprisingly common condition, which is also known as developmental coordination disorder (DCD). What is dyspraxia? Dyspraxia is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects motor coordination (i.e., physical coordination and movement). While it is often picked up in childhood, it[...]
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How to Look After Your Mental Health Following a Brain Injury
Hi, I’m Steve Thompson, Health Awareness Campaigner for Medigold Health. In 2020, I was diagnosed with early onset dementia caused by injuries sustained throughout my previous career as an international rugby player. Living with a brain injury is hard, not only for those living with the injury but also for[...]
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