When breast cancer disrupted Kirsty’s life, returning to work felt overwhelming. Her recovery had been long and challenging, and although physically improving, she was unsure how to resume her demanding role with confidence. Through her Aviva individual income protection policy, Kirsty discovered that she could access
By Dr Julie Denning Random acts of kindness comes in all shapes and sizes, and kindness can be shared with anyone whether it's friends, family, strangers or even ourselves. This World Kindness Day, we've decided to re-share our thoughts on what kindness can be and how
By Dr Julie Denning What does it really mean to embed workforce health as a strategic business priority? If you ask AI, or read most guidance, you will find a familiar list of actions: Board-level reporting Governance structures Wellbeing strategies Line manager training Better use of data. On
We’ve previously written about Blue Monday and how it has become a self-fulfilling prophecy for people who might have already felt a bit down to feel worse on that particular day in January. We welcoming The Samaritan’s positivity of their Brew Monday campaign with open arms.
Everyone today, in my world of supporting people to return to work is going to be talking about the Mayfield Review. And rightly so. It is a landmark, once in a decade, review considering what we can do to prevent workplace absence, enable workers to
It is well known in the research literature that work is good for our health, where work provides us with a structure, a sense of normalcy, financial stability, social support and identity. The realities of being off work and living with a long-term condition are
For those of you in the know about monthly awareness topics, you will know October puts the spotlight on both cancer and menopause. Two very important health focused topics to consider and two topics that are often discussed within a work context. That is to
Imagine waking up every morning and feeling your stomach lurch before any thoughts come into your mind. You feel wet with sweat. Then your mind starts racing: How will I get through the day? Will the pain stop me from sitting at my desk again?
Working To Wellbeing, a leading specialist in vocational rehabilitation coaching, is delighted to welcome Sam Walton as its new Partnerships Manager. With over 25 years of experience in financial services, Sam brings a wealth of expertise in strategic partnerships, sales management, and business development. Her
Are you a registered HCPC Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist? Do you want to make a difference to people's lives by improving their function day to day and helping them return to work? Are you looking to develop your skills in health behaviour change with individuals who have