Government launches independent reviews to tackle health disparities
February 11, 2022
The UK government has announced leads for two independent reviews into ethnic inequalities for medical devices and tobacco control. Read More
New public health plans introduced to ensure pubs, restaurants and cafes offer both smoking and non-smoking outdoor options
July 28, 2020
People using pubs, restaurants and cafes will soon have greater freedom to choose non-smoking outdoor areas following a Parliamentary amendment to legislation. The Government says a balance has been struck between protecting public health and not imposing additional red tape on businesses. Read More
Study finds smoking increases the risk of back surgery
January 9, 2018
A study of construction workers in Sweden has found that smoking increases the risk of lower back pain, which in turn can lead to surgery. Read More
TUC’s new guidance on wellbeing at work
December 15, 2015
With health and work being closely linked, the TUC has published new guidance on wellbeing at work. Work and wellbeing Read More
The health benefits of work in smoking cessation
June 26, 2015
Steve Perkins, chief executive of BOHS, the Chartered Society for worker health protection, looks at new Scottish research on smoking Read More
Simplified smoke-free signage rules
October 5, 2012
Legal requirements for no-smoking signs have changed as part of the Government's drive to ease the regulatory burden on businesses. Read More
Occupational-health trailblazer hailed as one of 60 ‘New Elizabethans’
July 18, 2012
A pioneering figure in occupational-health research, whose ground-breaking work throughout the second half of the 20th century made a difference to countless lives, has been named as one of 60 'New Elizabethans' who have made the greatest mark during Her Majesty the Queen's reign. Read More
Builders are the biggest boozers says survey
December 15, 2009
Advertising, marketing and PR have topped a list of the UK's healthiest professions despite those working in these sectors claiming they have stressful jobs.<br><br> Read More
