Investment needed to prevent future “economically inactive” workers, IOSH warns
December 27, 2023
The Government has been urged to oversee greater investment in occupational health to “prevent the workers of today becoming the economically inactive of tomorrow”. Read More
No menopause leave is a missed opportunity – ministers have said
February 6, 2023
The failure to allow women menopause leave and make menopause a protected characteristic is a missed opportunity, according to those calling for change. Read More
British Safety Council: ‘Let’s not trash the great reputation the UK has for health and safety’
December 2, 2022
SHP hears from Mike Robinson, CEO of the British Safety Council on the Government's Retained EU Law Bill... Read More
Prime Minister urged by IOSH to reverse decision that could create “race to the bottom”
November 15, 2022
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been called on by IOSH to reverse a decision made by his predecessor Liz Truss to exempt around 40,000 businesses from reporting requirements and regulations. Read More
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill – UK HS Regulation on the edge?
November 1, 2022
Dr Simon Joyston-Bechal at Turnstone Law hopes the Government takes the long view as UK health and safety Regulation stands on the precipice. Read More
Businesses called to provide evidence on how they are improving LGBT+ inclusivity in the workplace
April 8, 2022
The government has issued a consultation, calling for global and UK-based organisations to provide examples of how they are improving LGBT+ inclusivity. Read More
COVID-19 Committee highlights need for a long-term approach to resilience and wellbeing
April 6, 2022
The House of Lords COVID-19 Committee has argued that a drastic overhaul of the approach to resilience and preparedness is needed. Read More
Impact of long COVID on the UK Workforce
April 5, 2022
Latest data from the ONS estimates that 1.5 million people in the UK were experiencing long COVID as of the end of January 2022. Read More
Government responds to report on workforce burnout and resilience in the NHS and social care
March 1, 2022
The government has released a report responding to the Health and Social Care Committee’s report on workforce burnout and resilience in the NHS. Read More
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