What Not to Say to Occupational Health UK
Sometimes, the nuances of what we say or fail to say carry weight in our daily interactions. This is especially true when speaking with occupational
Seasonal flu update
Will seasonal flu be a problem this year? As seasonal flu starts up again in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s worth taking a quick look at
Managing COVID anxiety at work
Managing COVID-19 stress and anxiety in the workplace Covid-19 has changed the way people work and the transition into new ways of working is not
Fit to Fly Certificates: Everything you need to know for international travel
A lot has changed over the last 18 months since the start of the pandemic, with the majority of people unable to fly abroad. International
Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine update
Information about the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine Following extensive media coverage the UK’s independent regulator, the Medicines & Healthcare Regulatory Authority (MHRA) issued a detailed statement
HSE Committee reports on COVID workplace testing
HSE advisory committee reports on COVID testing in the workplace Recently, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) asked their Workplace Health Expert Committee (WHEC) to
Covid testing guidance for employers
Workplace covid testing guidance for employers The expansion of free workplace covid testing is intended to help find cases which would otherwise be undetected. Although
COVID vaccines and mammography
COVID-19 vaccination and mammograms Some recent articles in the media have drawn attention to emerging concerns about “false positive” results during mammography following COVID vaccination.
Lateral flow tests
Lateral Flow Testing – Rapid Covid-19 tests Many of us have by now experienced PCR swab tests taken from the throat and nose which are
Managing Long Covid
The Long Road Ahead A Guide For Businesses (Jan 2021) “Long COVID” continues to break new ground for both businesses and doctors. Although doctors are
COVID testing standards
COVID-19 minimum testing standards The Department of Health and Social Care DHSC) has updated guidance for private providers who wish to provide COVID-19 testing services.
Monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID
New treatments for COVID-19 Monoclonal antibody treatments have revolutionised cancer care. Herceptin, which is used to treat breast cancer, is just one good example. Now
mRNA vaccine update Oct 2020
More progress with mRNA vaccines Concerns have lingered over the ChAdOX (“the Oxford”) vaccine candidate since pre-clinical trial data suggested it would be unlikely to
A new test for COVID-19
A new type of test for COVID-19 An article published in the New England Journal of Medicine today highlights some promising advances in finding new
COVID-19 update
COVID-19 update – 8th October 2020 Many of us can be forgiven for avoiding the news and COVID-19 updates out of sheer exhaustion from the
mRNA vaccine may protect older patients
Good news in the race for a vaccine A trial study published yesterday has shown encouraging results amongst patients in the over-50’s age group –
Has seasonal flu disappeared?
A Remarkable Reduction in Flu Cases As our annual flu season starts in the Northern Hemisphere, it may be worth casting our eyes to our
COVID triggers immune response
COVID Immune Confirmation May Help Find Vaccine Nobody yet knows if any of the hundreds of COVID-19 vaccines under development will work. Talk of “moonshots”
2020 Flu Season
What is Flu? Seasonal Influenza (Flu) is an unpredictable but recurrent pressure on society every winter. Vaccination helps to provide the best protection. Flu is
COVID-19 Treatments
COVID-19 Treatment Update During the course of the pandemic we have seen a huge wave of research and discovery into possible drug treatments for COVID-19
COVID-19 workplace testing
COVID-19 testing for the workplace – update 19th August 2020 Whilst plans are underway for employees to return to the workplace across the City following
COVID-19 Antibody testing update
Antibody testing update 6th August 2020 When an individual has COVID-19, their immune system responds by producing proteins called antibodies that can attack the virus.
The long recovery from COVID-19
The ‘long tail’ of persistent COVID-19 symptoms We’re all aware that COVID-19 is a new illness that is having widespread impacts on health, wellbeing and
How accurate are COVID-19 antibody tests?
Public Health England (PHE) have published their evaluations of the Roche and Abbott COVID-19 antibody tests, which were conducted before authorising their use across the
Surviving lockdown
This article about coping with the lockdown covers: Working from home Managing relationships Digital detox Solitary living Alcohol consumption Coping with Lockdown In the UK
Testing for COVID-19
This article about COVID-19 testing covers: The different types of tests available The accuracy of the tests Some of the other problems with testing The
Coronavirus Q&A with Dr. Sidra Malik
Dr. Sidra Malik presents a “Q&A” session on COVID-19 including the latest information about symptoms such as losing a sense of smell, how the virus
COVID 19: Treatment and Testing Update
Are there drugs available that can treat Coronavirus? Is there a link with Statins? What about private testing for the virus? Our doctors answer these
Chronic Kidney Disease – could you be affected?
The signs and symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease The kidneys are a vital organ, responsible for removing waste substances from the blood. Many conditions are
Novel Coronavirus
Novel Coronavirus Health Advice – updated March 13th (17:00) What’s new: Public Health England (PHE) have advised that anyone with a new continuous cough or
An Introduction to Prostate Health
Prostate Health As we all know, prevention is better than cure and being aware of ones own health from a preventive and health surveillance stance
Metabolic Syndrome – could you be affected?
In England, more than 25% of adults are found to have high blood pressure. Within the UK, 5% of the population have either diagnosed or
Pre-Diabetes
Do I have Pre-Diabetes and How Can I Prevent Diabetes? What is Pre-Diabetes? Pre-Diabetes, also known as “impaired glucose regulation,” is a condition whereby blood
Cervical Screening
CERVICAL CANCER The cervix is the entrance to the womb from the vagina. Cervical cancer develops in the cells of the cervix and mainly affects
Top 10 Benefits of Physical Exercise
Physical activity can reduce mortality more effectively than medication The benefits of physical activity are proven and wide ranging and have been shown to reduce