Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer in UK women and there are around 40,000 women living with it in the UK. Each year, 7,500 more women receive a diagnosis and currently, only 3 in 10 of those will live beyond 10 years. These are worrying numbers. That’s why Ovarian Cancer Action created Ovarian […]
02
Mar
Mar
Wherever you look, the evidence and research all point to one stark fact. Britain is in the midst of a huge debt problem. And it’s not just a financial issue, it affects mental health, employee wellbeing and ultimately, performance. As much as 40% of your workforce may be worrying about debt or expect their financial […]
02
Feb
Feb
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 […]
02
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.
30
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 […]