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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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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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Migraine at work: Understanding the impact and supporting your people
Migraine is a common health condition that affects many people at work. Around one in five women and one in fifteen men experience migraine, often during their working years. For many, migraine is far more than “just a headache”. Attacks can involve intense, throbbing pain alongside symptoms such as nausea,[...]
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Understanding endometriosis: Guidance for employers
Endometriosis is a long-term gynaecological condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows elsewhere in the body, most commonly affecting the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Around one in ten women experience endometriosis during their reproductive years, equating to an estimated 176 million women worldwide. For those living[...]
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Understanding stress in the workplace
A certain level of pressure can help people feel engaged, motivated and challenged at work. However, when pressure becomes excessive or prolonged, it can lead to stress – a natural physiological response to demands that feel overwhelming or unmanageable. If stress is not recognised and addressed, it can become long-term[...]
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Raising awareness of Bipolar Disorder: Supporting mental health at work
Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a long-term mental health condition that causes significant shifts in mood, energy, and behaviour. These fluctuations can range from episodes of deep depression to periods of heightened mood known as mania or hypomania. Bipolar affects around one in every 100 people, typically[...]
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