Can the new government really reduce sickness absence?
As Labour sets about transforming the NHS, mental health services and access to GPs, can the planned changes really reduce sickness absence?
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Nicola O'Shea | Managing Director | PAM OH Solutions
- Jun 10
- 5 min
How to use wellbeing benefits to boost your ESG credentials
As the ESG agenda expands from environmental considerations to the impact of the organisation on its people here are three ways to put the ‘
Dr Bernard Yew | Medical Director at PAM OH Solutions
- May 13
- 5 min
Can planned changes to fit notes really reduce sickness absence?
With record numbers of fit notes being used to sign people off sick, will stopping GPs from issuing them really help employers?
Sophie Ginn | Clinical Team Leader, PAM OH Solutions
- Mar 17
- 5 min
Why one in ten MSK absences are due to broken bones
Issues ranging from worsening nutrition and poor posture to increasingly sedentary lifestyles are undermining the bone health of employees.
Dr Bernard Yew | Medical Director at PAM OH Solutions
- Jan 28
- 4 min
World Cancer Day: How to support employees with cancer
With someone in the UK now diagnosed with cancer every 90 seconds, find out what employers can do to support those affected.
Janet O'Neill
- Jan 1
- 4 min
Five wellbeing challenges employers will need to tackle in 2024
There are five key challenges set to undermine the health of employees in 2024 that employers will need to be prepared to address.
Kathy Cox | Health & wellbeing consultant | PAM OH Solutions
- Nov 14, 2023
- 5 min
Three ways ‘toxic masculinity’ is putting male employees at risk
Cleansing ‘toxic masculinity’ from the workplace is essential to reducing the number of men at risk of cancer, mental health issues and suic
Janet O'Neill
- Oct 17, 2023
- 5 min
Five ways to reduce heart risks to women this world menopause day
With World Menopause Day shining a light on the link between heart health and hormones, here are five ways to help female employees reduce
Victoria Field | SME business director for PAM OH
- Sep 17, 2023
- 5 min
The power of occupational health for generating cost savings
Timely access to occupational health services can reduce sickness absence by two thirds to generate significant cost savings.
Kathy Cox | Health & wellbeing consultant | PAM OH Solutions
- Aug 23, 2023
- 5 min
Encourage ‘courageous conversations’ to reduce absence
Managers who are brave enough help employees open up about their underlying health issues can significantly reduce sickness absence.
Imogen Cardwell | Clinical Operations Director at PAM Group
- Jun 13, 2023
- 2 min
What we’ll be presenting to Westminster later this month
PAM OH has been invited to share our latest data on the role of occupational health for reducing sickness absence with the Westminster Emplo
PAM Group
- Jun 9, 2023
- 5 min
Mitigating the risk of increased absence, mental health issues, stress, and presenteeism
The joint document by the DWP (Department of Works and Pensions) and DoH (Department of Health) `Improving Lives: The Future of Work,...
Imogen Cardwell | Clinical Operations Director at PAM Group
- Mar 16, 2023
- 4 min
Chancellor backs occupational health to reduce sickness absence
The government has placed unprecedented focus on the role of occupational health services for reducing economic inactivity, allocating £400m
Dr Bernard Yew | Medical Director at PAM OH Solutions
- Feb 26, 2023
- 5 min
Focus on heart health this International Women’s Day
With UK women twice as likely to die from coronary heart disease as breast cancer, it’s important to ensure this isn’t just seen as a man’s
Imogen Cardwell | Clinical Operations Director at PAM Group
- Jan 15, 2023
- 5 min
Three wellbeing challenges employers will need to tackle in 2023
A proactive approach is needed to address wellbeing challenges including soaring cancer rates, increasing work-related illness and NHS delay
Dr Bernard Yew | Medical Director at PAM OH Solutions
- Nov 16, 2022
- 4 min
Three ways employers can support International Men’s Day
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Imogen Cardwell | Clinical Operations Director at PAM Group
- Oct 16, 2022
- 5 min
Five ways to reduce sickness absence caused by menopause
The right support and a menopause policy can help reduce the number of working days lost due to menopause symptoms.
Imogen Cardwell | Clinical Operations Director at PAM Group
- Sep 13, 2022
- 5 min
How to minimise employee sickness absence this autumn
Many employees will become too sick to attend work this autumn, due to largely preventable issues, including mental health and respiratory..
Imogen Cardwell | Clinical Operations Director at PAM Group
- Aug 8, 2022
- 5 min
Breaking the link between unhealthy eating and sickness absence
The UK’s soaring obesity rate is increasing health risks and driving up sickness absence, putting the onus on employers to help employees ch
Imogen Cardwell | Clinical Operations Director at PAM Group
- Jul 18, 2022
- 4 min
How to support workers during the heatwave
With parts of the UK set to achieve record-breaking temperatures, it’s essential to consider the risks and take action to keep employees saf
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