New network to focus on health of NHS staff

NHS Plus has launched the NHS Health at Work Network, which is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the NHS workforce.
The Network is chaired by Dr Ursula Ferriday, consultant in occupational medicine at Worcester Acute Hospital Trust, and it will inform Government on occupational-health matters and promote best clinical and
business practice in the delivery of health and work services to NHS staff.
Comprising 165 NHS occupational-health teams it will also act as a forum for the exchange of information, expertise and best practice, and help coordinate service delivery to meet customer need.
Commented Dr Ferriday: “Occupational Health services are vital for the NHS – the Boorman Review suggests that if we reduce sickness absence rates by a third we can save £555 million a year that can be redirected to patient services. A healthy workforce will also be more productive and committed.”
She continued: ”This is a dynamic era for occupational health in the NHS, and the Network will look at new and innovative ways of improving and delivering our services. I am delighted to be chairing the Board and facilitating the involvement and engagement of all of our members at this exciting time.”
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New network to focus on health of NHS staff
NHS Plus has launched the NHS Health at Work Network, which is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the NHS workforce.
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