Charity warns more than a quarter of a million people with cancer could face ‘cliff edge’ of choosing between health or finances if employers force them to return to the workplace.
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One in three have struggles with mental health in recent months
There’s no doubt that living and working during the global pandemic has been hard. It’s no wonder then that the latest study shows that one in three Brits (32.5%) have struggled with their mental health over the past three months.
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Lockdown with reduced physical activity knocks nearly 4 months off life expectancy
New data released by a leading health insurer shows the effect on life expectancy of reduced physical activity during lockdown.
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advo flu vaccination solutions: Have you booked?
advo continues its partnership with Doctorcall to deliver workplace flu vaccination programmes. It is important that organisations continue to protect employees and their business through the annual flu season despite the current COVID 19 restrictions.
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‘Bottling up’ mental health issues doubles vs 2019
The British Medical Association (BMA) has warned that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic could lead to a mental health crisis in the UK unless extra support is provided, as a new study highlights that eight out of ten people have experienced potential symptoms of poor mental health in lockdown, yet almost half haven’t told anyone, with those symptoms planning to delay seeking help until things are ‘back to normal’
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People with cancer lost in lockdown
Half a million people with cancer in the UK are ‘afraid to leave the house’ as a cancer charity warns of the ‘devastating impact’ of coronavirus fears on patients’ physical and mental health.
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Is ‘diet confusion’ hitting healthy eating?
Two out of five people are on a diet at least twice a year but two in three claim it is hard to eat healthily. Medical professionals are the most trusted for nutrition advice while just one in four rely on Government guidelines.
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New cancer test up to ten times more sensitive
A new method of analysing cancer patients’ blood for evidence of the disease could be up to ten times more sensitive than previous methods according to new research.
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Lockdown knock-on: Over 2 million people in backlog for cancer care
Around 2.4 million people in the UK are waiting for cancer screening, further tests or cancer treatment according to a new analysis by Cancer Research UK, recently published.
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Supporting employee health is good for business
Employers confirm that supporting mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing is good for business.
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