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Mental health first aid bill (MHFA) presented to parliament may not become law, but HR would likely welcome the change. Giving Mental Health First Aid and Physical First Aid recognition in the eyes of the law would be an important demonstration of employers taking account of their peoples’ physical and mental health. 

Deborah Scales comments on 'the proposed Mental Health First Aid Bill'

18

Jan

2023

Deborah Scales comments on 'the proposed Mental Health First Aid Bill'

Mental health first aid bill (MHFA) presented to parliament may not become law, but HR would likely welcome the change. Giving Mental Health First Aid and Physical First Aid recognition in the eyes of the law would be an important demonstration of employers taking account of their peoples’ physical and mental health. 

#Sickness Absence & Wellbeing

Research of Tommy's (a UK charity researching the causes and prevention of pregnancy complications, miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and neonatal death) found that sadly it is estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss.

Workplace support for pregnancy and baby loss

28

Oct

2022

Workplace support for pregnancy and baby loss

Research of Tommy's (a UK charity researching the causes and prevention of pregnancy complications, miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and neonatal death) found that sadly it is estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss.

#Sickness Absence & Wellbeing

The menopause is a natural part of ageing which affects most women and also trans and non-binary people who may not identify as women.

Supporting staff through the menopause

22

Sep

2022

Supporting staff through the menopause

The menopause is a natural part of ageing which affects most women and also trans and non-binary people who may not identify as women.

#Sickness Absence & Wellbeing

ACAS have updated their guidance on the practice of suspending an employee during investigations at work.

Updated ACAS guidance: Suspension and mental health

16

Sep

2022

Updated ACAS guidance: Suspension and mental health

ACAS have updated their guidance on the practice of suspending an employee during investigations at work.

#Sickness Absence & Wellbeing

A change in the law from 1 July 2022 increases opportunities for employees to be signed off work when sick. Nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can now sign statements of fitness for work, also known as GP’s fit notes. This change has been brought in to ease the burden on GPs.

Fit note changes: Proving employee sickness

6

Jul

2022

Fit note changes: Proving employee sickness

A change in the law from 1 July 2022 increases opportunities for employees to be signed off work when sick. Nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can now sign statements of fitness for work, also known as GP’s fit notes. This change has been brought in to ease the burden on GPs.

#Sickness Absence & Wellbeing

From this week, people in England identified by NHS Test and Trace as being in contact of someone testing positive for COVID-19 are now able to opt in to take part in a trial of daily lateral flow device testing as an alternative to self-isolation.

Employers face possible challenges to the new self-isolation rules

14

May

2021

Employers face possible challenges to the new self-isolation rules

From this week, people in England identified by NHS Test and Trace as being in contact of someone testing positive for COVID-19 are now able to opt in to take part in a trial of daily lateral flow device testing as an alternative to self-isolation.

#Sickness Absence & Wellbeing

Lockdown restrictions are set to be eased further on 17 May 2021, and many employers are beginning to welcome their employees back to the workplace. While it is understandable that employers will be focused on protecting their employees’ physical health, ensuring that its workplace is Covid-19 secure, consideration should also be given to how employers can safeguard their employees’ mental health.

Mental Health Awareness Week: Returning to the workplace

12

May

2021

Mental Health Awareness Week: Returning to the workplace

Lockdown restrictions are set to be eased further on 17 May 2021, and many employers are beginning to welcome their employees back to the workplace. While it is understandable that employers will be focused on protecting their employees’ physical health, ensuring that its workplace is Covid-19 secure, consideration should also be given to how employers can safeguard their employees’ mental health.

#Sickness Absence & Wellbeing

The April 2021 statutory maternity, paternity and sick pay rates have been released by the Government. The increases are modest at less than £1 per week.

2021 statutory pay rates published

10

Dec

2020

2021 statutory pay rates published

The April 2021 statutory maternity, paternity and sick pay rates have been released by the Government. The increases are modest at less than £1 per week.

#Sickness Absence & Wellbeing

With the high and rising number of employees needing to self-isolate while awaiting Covid-19 test results, businesses need to understand their sick pay obligations.

Self-Isolation and Sick Pay

22

Oct

2020

Self-Isolation and Sick Pay

With the high and rising number of employees needing to self-isolate while awaiting Covid-19 test results, businesses need to understand their sick pay obligations.

#Sickness Absence & Wellbeing
According to The Government's Department of Health, 25% of us will experience mental health issues at some point in our lives. A study conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Mental Health Awareness Week

17

May

2019

Mental Health Awareness Week

According to The Government's Department of Health, 25% of us will experience mental health issues at some point in our lives. A study conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
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