Promoting heart health at work – and supporting those with conditions

Heart health

According to the NHS, around 7 million people in the UK are affected by cardiovascular disease, a term for all illnesses of the heart and circulatory system. Inevitably, heart disease has a significant negative impact on employers, primarily through reduced productivity, increased absenteeism and the costs that come with managing this. We believe that employers have […]

Working safely during hot weather

Working safely in hot weather

Due to the usual UK climate, many of us are taken by surprise when hot weather arrives – and that leaves many unprepared to cope with their work, both outdoors and indoors. We share how to help people work safely, and productively, during the heat.

Why effective communication makes our workplaces more healthy

Communication

When we think of what contributes to good workplace health, communication probably isn’t at the top of your employee wellbeing strategy. But good communication really does have an important role to play helping to create a healthier workforce. This article is written for anyone with an interest in workplace health, which really should be everyone. […]

Enabling the workplace for the 1 in 6 of the population with hearing loss

Hearing loss

Research has found that 56% of Deaf and hard of hearing people have faced discrimination at work and 25% had left a job as a result. As such, too many experience lack of opportunity and exclusion. We explore the issues and solutions.

Why run an occupational health practice as a social enterprise?

Social Enterprise Day

Thursday 11th November is Social Enterprise Day 2021. We run Cordell Health as a social enterprise, committed to reinvesting profits to create positive social change.  Our business is driven by a social mission, changing the employment focus from disability to ability.

Managing mental health issues as employees return to office life

Mental Health Matters

Reflections on the workplace mental health issues that will need careful management as we cautiously return to the office – in whatever form that will now take. How can employers best support their staff?

‘Nothing About Us, Without Us’ – marking IDPWD day 2020

IDPWD 2020

Thursday 3rd December is International Day of People With Disabilities, a movement whose aim is to celebrate and raise awareness of those with disabilities. We believe in moving the focus from disability to ability – so are keen to support this important day.

How do we offer psychological support to re-engage with the workplace?

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic the thought of returning to the workplace sends many into a panic. But organisations need their workforce back – so, how do we best support these people in a world where the second wave is raging? As an occupational physician, I have a new challenge in dealing with the […]

Protecting the health of the workforce during COVID-19

COVID-19 and workplace health

We look at the risks associated with COVID-19 and workplace health and discuss the hierarchy of controls to protect the workplace. With links to further information from the Government and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).