What are rare diseases, and what impact could they have in your workplace? While many well-known illnesses are recognised and adjustments can be made, uncertainty often surrounds a rare disease. The diagnosis of a rare disease can have a huge impact on the person with that disease and their families. Inevitably, this has implications for […]
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Feb
Feb
Most of us feel better when we’ve shared our feelings, spoken to a colleague or friend, sought an opinion or just got something off our chest. It can feel like a weight has been lifted and boost our mental health too. And yet, despite the benefits of conversation, many of us still don’t find the […]
02
Jan
Jan
More and more of us are taking the annual challenge of Dry January. To go a whole month without drinking any alcohol and change our alcohol habits. The benefits to both physical and mental health are well known – better sleep, improved stress management, lower blood pressure. Employers benefit from all of this too of […]
02
Jan
Jan
If you are reading this at the start of January, possibly having indulged a little too much during the festive break, you may be considering Veganuary. If so, we’ve put this little article together to give you some diet tips – but also to explain what lies behind the campaign. Whether you are reading this […]
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Nov
Nov
One of the core values of Cordell Health is to support those with disabilities in work, moving the focus from disability to ability. It’s about recognising and celebrating what people can do and the adjustments needed to support them where they struggle. We think of this as ‘levelling the playing field’. All of which makes […]
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Nov
Nov
World AIDS Day takes place every December 1st and has become one of the most recognised health awareness days globally. It brings together people and organisations to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. And of course, to remember those we have lost over the years. While World […]
27
Nov
Nov
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of ‘low mood’ depression that people may experience in the winter seasons. We look at what causes SAD, discuss lifestyle changes that may help and offer tips to help employers maintain levels of workplace health.
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Oct
Oct
Movember is one of the best known and recognised awareness campaigns. It’s become a global movement that raises awareness and funds for men’s health, focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Taking place across November, the campaign is named after a ‘Mo’ – the Australian nickname for a moustache. But […]
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Oct
Oct
The chances are that around 25% of us who work in organisations have experienced some kind of workplace bullying and harassment in the past year. That’s according to data from the CIPD. Other studies suggest the problem is even bigger – and growing. What’s more, not all of it is even seen, with the emergence […]
02
Oct
Oct
How well is your organisation aware of what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is? And how are you supporting your employees who have it – so that they can use the strengths that often come with OCD conditions? Do you see it as a disability or an extra ability? At Cordell Health, we very much champion […]