Occupational Health

What is a Mental Health Day?

According to the British Safety Council, 18 million workdays are lost each year to poor mental health. Statistics like these have even led to the introduction of ‘Blue Monday’ which is dubbed the saddest day of the year. (It usually falls on the third Monday of January).

How to Support Employees with Visual Impairments

As we celebrate World Braille Day on the 4th of January, it’s important that employers support anyone with Visual Impairments (VI) at work. This can range from making workplace adjustments to eliminating discriminatory actions.

Creating a Supportive Work Environment for Endometriosis

In this guide, we'll discuss the effects of endometriosis on your employees, how Peninsula can help you support them, and the legislation you must follow.

How Can Employers Support Employees with PMDD?

In this guide, we'll discuss what PMDD is, PMDD symptoms, and how you can support any employees with the condition.

How Can Employers Support Staff Wellbeing Effectively?

Read our guide where we'll discuss staff wellbeing, the signs of mental ill health, and what practical support you can provide your workforce.

How to Support an Employee Who Has Just Received a Cancer Diagnosis

Follow this guide to understand the best HR and Health & Safety practices on how to support employees affected by cancer.

Report argues UK workplaces are among the unhealthiest in Europe

With around half of those in employment working to tight deadlines, only around a third having control over how they work and half reporting being exhausted from work, a new report suggests that UK workplaces rank among the worst in Europe for workplace demands, control at work and job strain.With around half of those in employment working to tight deadlines, only around a third having control over how they work and half reporting being exhausted from work, a new report suggests that UK workplaces rank among the worst in Europe for workplace demands, control at work and job strain.

Morrisons appeal fails, £3.5 fine upheld after failure to make adjustments for vulnerable worker

Supermarket chain WM Morrisons Ltd, who went to the Court of Appeal to overturn health and safety convictions, has instead seen their convictions upheld

Govt's 'Pathways to Work' report welcomed by British Safety Council

Liz Kendall, the recently appointed secretary for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), has pledged a fresh start for her department, saying it will become “a department for work”

Environmental health should be Government priority, says CIEH

Environmental health funding should be increased to reflect rising health inequalities and protect public health, the Chartered Institute of Environment Health has said in their new manifesto.

Working together to reduce stress in the workplace

Stress Awareness Month is held every April to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for the stress that many of us feel day to day, so it is a good time to reflect on whether more can be done within the organisation.

IOSH outlines significant risks to staff in new report

Extreme heat, infectious diseases, environmental degradation and new technologies are among the significant risks IOSH outlines in its new report, Towards a safe and healthy future of work, which looks at the future of health and safety.

Occupational health surveillance gives an early indication of onset of occupational ill health allowing corrective action to be taken before it can develop into a long term of significant problem.

It's never been more important to take menopause seriously.

Free Menopause Policy Template

Challenge the stigma around menopause and help prevent workplace discrimination with your free menopause policy.

Free Employee Wellbeing Policy Template

1 in 4 of us experience a mental health problem each year. Which means it’s highly likely you employ somebody who struggles with their wellbeing.