Employer-funded health insurance drives surge in private admissions as self-pay slows
Broadstone reports record insured admissions in 2024, driven by employer health benefits and a 14% rise in private medical insurance uptake.
NEAS retains Disability Confident Leader status
Karen O’Brien said: “It’s not just about meeting standards, it’s about living our values every day and making sure everyone has a seat at the table."
CIPD urges employers to offer flexible working to help staff keep cool in hot weather
Rachel Suff said: “During periods of hot weather employers should take proactive steps to ensure the wellbeing and comfort of their staff."
RLSS UK and Future Fit partner to boost leisure career pathways
The move aims to make it easier for lifeguards to move into other roles across fitness, wellbeing and management.
Breast Cancer Now funds Hull project to support women returning to work
The 12-week programme will involve 90 women who have completed breast cancer treatment and gone back to work.
One in three Scots ready to quit jobs due to work-related mental health issues – CIPD
The research found 26% of Scottish workers, around 690,000 people, said work had a negative effect on their mental health.
L&G appoints Tracey Bridger as claims & governance director from January 2026 as Venessa Sallows steps down
Legal & General has named Tracey Bridger as its next claims & governance director, with Vanessa Sallows to move into a part-time clinical leadership role from 2026.
British steel staff complete suicide prevention training to support workplace wellbeing
The training was delivered with North Lincolnshire Public Health and Baton of Hope as part of the Baton of Hope tour.
38% of employers say home life stress impacts employees – GRiD
29% said a lack of state-funded social care was putting pressure on staff and that they needed to provide support for workers with caring duties.
57% of workers feel uncomfortable using workplace toilets – Victorian Plumbing
Two in five said they only use the work bathroom when absolutely desperate, and 13% admitted they avoid it altogether.
Gamified wellbeing app cuts chronic pain and health risks in workplaces, study reveals
The study, run by YuLife with Broadstone and the University of Essex found staff using the platform reported a 70% improvement in chronic pain symptoms.
Purposeful office design: The frontline of the employee wellbeing crisis
Alex Kerr discusses how employers can ensure their offices earn the commute.
