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Dementia awareness week: Dementia and making reasonable adjustments
This guest blog was written by Maurice Lawrence, our Disability Training & Consultancy Specialist. What is Dementia Action Week? Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Action Week is an annual awareness campaign that brings together communities, schools and workplaces to raise awareness of dementia, tackle stigma, encourage early diagnosis and promote[...]
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Health screening and health surveillance: what’s the difference?
Health screening and health surveillance are both valuable tools for supporting employee health, but they serve different purposes within the workplace. While the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, in an occupational health context they are not the same. The key difference lies in what is being assessed, why and when.[...]
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Transforming menopause support in the workplace: Medigold Health partners with Adora
Menopause is a natural stage of life, yet for many people it remains one of the most misunderstood and under-supported health transitions – particularly in the workplace. Physical and emotional symptoms such as hot flushes, fatigue, disrupted sleep, anxiety, and brain fog can make day-to-day work much harder. Without the[...]
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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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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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