From 1st July 2022, fit notes can now be certified and issued by registered nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists, in addition to doctors. We look at what this means for employers and employees.
12
Oct
Oct
This week has seen mental health awareness back in the headlines, with the unveiling of World Mental Health Day 2018. The focus has been on young people and their mental health in our changing world, and the messages will have no doubt struck a cord through every headline and media channel worldwide. Ironically, as I’m sat with […]
11
May
May
We are often asked by clients to justify the cost of our services in terms of return on investment or tangible growth from the bottom line. Some aspects of occupational health allow for this, with analysis before and after the occupational health intervention. But many aspects don’t, because you are dealing with people, and business and […]
16
Mar
Mar
Here at Cordell Health, wellbeing at work is always a hot topic of conversation. We are ever so slightly obsessed with what more can be done to assist productivity for businesses and improve life for their employees. Last week (6th March 2018), we were excited that one of our Directors, Dr Robin Cordell, in his […]
08
Mar
Mar
The first few months of 2018 have already passed us by, and despite it feeling colder than December, we are slowly but surely rolling towards spring. As the first quarter of the year comes to a close, many businesses will be reviewing their targets and strategising for the year ahead. There may have been budget […]
02
Mar
Mar
The value of occupational health in a business is often judged by a return on investment. Is the cost per head going to deliver the profit we need? It’s the way most businesses need to think in order to survive. Yet, a true picture of success does not always lie purely in the financial benefit, […]
15
Feb
Feb
By the end of 14 January 2018, there were 198 new admissions to ICU/HDU with confirmed influenza with GP consultations for influenza-like illnesses increased further with the highest rates in the 45-64 years age group. We’re talking flu, not a cough or a cold but influenza, and even if you are healthy it can leave you […]