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Supporting employee health: Thyroid disease at work
Thyroid conditions are surprisingly common, yet often misunderstood – and because their symptoms can be subtle and develop gradually, they’re not always recognised straight away. For employers, understanding how thyroid disease can impact employee health, wellbeing and performance is key to providing the right support. Understanding thyroid function The thyroid[...]
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Supporting individuals with emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD) in the workplace
Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), previously known as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), is a complex mental health condition that can affect how a person thinks, feels, and interacts with others. Individuals with EUPD often experience intense, rapidly changing emotions and may struggle with maintaining stable relationships or managing impulses –[...]
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Supporting employee health: Sleep conditions at work
We spend around a third of our lives asleep, yet many of us don’t give sleep the attention it deserves – until problems begin to affect our health, wellbeing, and ability to function at work. Sleep disorders are more common than you might think, and their impact can go far[...]
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Supporting people with cancer in the workplace
A cancer diagnosis is something no one wants to face – and yet, with one in two people in the UK expected to be diagnosed at some point in their lifetime, it’s a reality that touches most workplaces. Thanks to advances in treatment and early diagnosis, survival rates are improving[...]
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Understanding dyslexia in the workplace: Challenges, strengths, and support
Dyslexia is incredibly common-affecting around 10% of the population, with approximately 4% experiencing it severely. Importantly, it doesn’t impact intelligence-in fact, many people with dyslexia are highly creative and strong visual thinkers. Given how common dyslexia is, it’s essential for employers to understand how to support employees so they can[...]
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Managing Arthritis at work: How employers can help
Arthritis is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the UK, affecting over 10 million people of all ages. It causes pain, stiffness and inflammation in the joints, and in some cases, can lead to a loss of strength and reduced mobility-making everyday tasks more difficult and impacting[...]
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Parkinson’s in the workplace: What you need to know
Parkinson’s disease is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world, currently affecting over 145,000 people in the UK alone. As the condition becomes increasingly common, it’s more important than ever for employers to understand how to recognise the signs, support affected employees, and create inclusive working environments. What is Parkinson’s[...]
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Supporting employees with cerebral palsy in the workplace
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood, affecting approximately 1 in every 400 children in the UK. It’s estimated that around 30,000 children and over 100,000 adults in the UK live with the condition today. Understanding Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is a group of lifelong[...]
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Reasonable Adjustments Series: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Welcome to the first 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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