Mental Heath Newsletter – September Edition

30/08/19 – Company News

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Check out the September edition of our mental health newsletter.

This month we are focusing on knowing our numbers.

Do you know what your blood pressure should be? Do you know your systolic from your diastolic? Confused? Don’t be…

The 9th-15th September is Know Your Numbers Week, a great time to get your blood pressure checked and enable you to take the necessary action to prevent future health issues.

Our calendar themes this month are

Blood Cancer Awareness Month
World Heart Day
World Suicide Prevention Day

The Latest from our Blog…

Check out our blog for all of the latest news, events and updates from Medigold Health.

What is World Suicide Prevention Day?

Trigger warning: suicide and mental health – This article discusses suicide and mental health. Please only read on if you feel comfortable to do so, and remember support is available if you need it. This guest article was written by Kim Najran, Medigold Health’s Mental Health First Aid Trainer. Although suicide[...]
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How can employers support staff with long-term sickness?

In the UK, over 2.8 million working-age people (aged 16–64) are economically inactive due to long-term sickness, representing around 7% of the working-age population (ONS). This group includes people living with a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory conditions like asthma, and mental health[...]
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What are blood borne viruses, and why is testing for them so important?

Blood-borne viruses (BBVs), including HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, are viruses that can be transmitted through contact with infected blood or certain bodily fluids. Here in the UK, it’s estimated that around 1 in 20 people living with HIV and 1 in 3 people with hepatitis C don’t know[...]
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