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Breaking barriers at work: How I thrive with a disability
Guest blog by Tom Croghan I work remotely as Head of Bids at Medigold Health, a role that demands focus, strategy, and clear communication. I lead a team, manage deadlines, and handle complex proposals. What does not appear on my CV is that I also live with a disability –[...]
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What is Mental Health First Aid training?
This blog is written by Barrie Norman Jnr – Senior Mental Health First Aid and Suicide First-Aid trainer, and Operational Lead. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training isn’t just another tick-box course. It’s about building a workplace culture where people genuinely look out for one another. Where mental health is taken as[...]
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Performance reviews: A neuroinclusive approach
This blog is written by Medigold Health’s Lead Disability Training and Consultancy Specialist, Kath Wood. Performance management is about getting the best out of every employee. Regular open, honest, constructive and professional two-way conversations will bring the best results, and good performance management will help all staff members to understand:[...]
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Let’s talk men’s health
Men’s Health Awareness Week (9-15th June) is back. Observed annually during the week leading up to Father’s Day, Men’s Health Awareness Week aims to raise awareness about the health challenges faced by men and promote strategies for better physical and mental wellbeing. At Medigold Health, we know that workplaces have a[...]
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What is included in our drug & alcohol testing services?
When we talk about safety in the workplace, few issues are as critical—or as complex—as drug and alcohol misuse. Every year, substance misuse affects thousands of workers across the UK. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), around three million workers in Great Britain are either at risk due[...]
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Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: Strengthening community in the workplace
Every year, Mental Health Awareness Week (12th-18th May) presents a vital opportunity for individuals, organisations and communities to come together to shine a light on an issue that affects us all: mental health. This year, the theme is ‘Community’ – a timely and powerful reminder that the connections we build[...]
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Empower your workforce with Medigold Pathway – Medigold Health’s new flexible occupational health service for SMEs
Medigold Health is excited to announce the launch of its new occupational health service; Medigold Pathway! This innovative service is designed to provide SMEs with flexible, expert occupational health (OH) support without the need for long-term commitments. The importance of occupational health for small businesses A study by Occupational[...]
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Why self-identification matters in neurodiversity
What’s behind the rise in ADHD diagnoses? Is it social media, increased awareness – or something else entirely? And how does self-identification fit into all of this? Our Lead Disability Training and Consultancy Specialist, Kath Wood, shares her expert insights on why more people are recognising themselves as neurodivergent, what[...]
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World Health Day 2025: Why your business needs to be supporting working Mums
Every year on 7th April, World Health Day gives us a chance to pause and reflect on the most pressing health issues facing people around the globe. This year’s theme – Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures – puts the spotlight on maternal and newborn health, with the World Health Organisation calling[...]
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