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Category: Health & Safety
Major national strategy to reduce number of tragic suicides
Pledge to reduce England’s suicide rate within 2 and a half years with launch of new national suicide prevention strategy. … Continue reading Major national strategy to reduce number of tragic suicides
Suicide prevention fund boosted
Multi-million-pound fund for charity sector to carry out crucial work - alongside the NHS - to save lives and tackle … Continue reading Suicide prevention fund boosted
New health in the workplace boost to keep people in work
Plans to boost UK employment through widening access to high-quality health support in the workplace are being unveiled …by the … Continue reading New health in the workplace boost to keep people in work
Time set for UK Emergency Alerts test
National test of Emergency Alerts will take place at 3pm on Sunday 23rd April 2023 Message will be received on … Continue reading Time set for UK Emergency Alerts test
Millions of runs completed using Couch to 5k app
Over 6 million runs were completed using the NHS Couch to 5K app between 1st January and 29th December 2022. … Continue reading Millions of runs completed using Couch to 5k app
New campaign urges millions to boost their immunity this winter
COVID-19 and flu campaign launches to encourage eligible people to get their vaccines ahead of the winter. A new country-wide … Continue reading New campaign urges millions to boost their immunity this winter
Employment boost for people receiving mental health support
£122 million boost to service will give those receiving mental health support the opportunity to speak to employment advisers Employment … Continue reading Employment boost for people receiving mental health support
Stoptober launches to give smokers the confidence to quit
Launch of Stoptober encourages thousands of smokers to quit the habit this October Smoking remains the single biggest cause of … Continue reading Stoptober launches to give smokers the confidence to quit
Students encouraged to get up to date with vaccinations ahead of Freshers’ Week
Students should get up to date with 3 vaccines: Men ACWY (meningitis), MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) and, for female … Continue reading Students encouraged to get up to date with vaccinations ahead of Freshers’ Week
Regular asymptomatic testing for Covid will be paused in all remaining settings from 31st August 2022
Routine asymptomatic testing will be paused across remaining settings, including hospitals and care homes, from 31 August as Covid cases … Continue reading Regular asymptomatic testing for Covid will be paused in all remaining settings from 31st August 2022
Protecting the health & safety of pregnant workers
The TUC has issued a new toolkit designed to help union reps ensure that the health and safety of members … Continue reading Protecting the health & safety of pregnant workers
Heat-health advice issued
With temperatures rising to forecasted record levels this weekend, UKHSA and the Met Office is reminding people to take precautions … Continue reading Heat-health advice issued
Financial help to work for those with disability and health challenges
Those with a disability or a physical or mental health condition, may need extra help to start a new job, … Continue reading Financial help to work for those with disability and health challenges
Digital ‘fit note’ launched
Doctors issue fit notes to people to provide evidence of the advice they have given about their fitness for work. … Continue reading Digital ‘fit note’ launched
Plan for living with COVID
Prime Minister confirms next steps for living with Covid-19Vaccines will remain first line of defence against the virus with further … Continue reading Plan for living with COVID
Removing vaccination as a condition of deployment for health and social care staff
Vaccination as a condition of deployment revisited as Omicron replaces Delta as dominant variantLegal requirement for health and social care … Continue reading Removing vaccination as a condition of deployment for health and social care staff
COVID-19: England returns to plan A
All measures under Plan B have been lifted meaning face coverings are no longer mandatory in indoor venuesCOVID Passes are … Continue reading COVID-19: England returns to plan A
England to return to Plan A
People will no longer be advised to work from home, face coverings will no longer be mandatory in indoor venues, … Continue reading England to return to Plan A
New critical workforce testing measures
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has acknowledged the disruption to the workforce caused by the spread of Omicron and set … Continue reading New critical workforce testing measures
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Margaret Beels appointed as Director of Labour Market Enforcement
“The new appointment will bolster government’s continued efforts to protect and enhance workers’ rights while stamping out workplace exploitation” Margaret … Continue reading Margaret Beels appointed as Director of Labour Market Enforcement
Warning highlighting online shopping product safety risks!
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), has issued an Important Product Safety Message in the run up to … Continue reading Warning highlighting online shopping product safety risks!
COVID-19 vaccination a condition of deployment for frontline health and social care workers
Health and social care workers, including volunteers who have face to face contact with service users, will need to provide … Continue reading COVID-19 vaccination a condition of deployment for frontline health and social care workers
Temporary medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccination of people working or deployed in care homes
A letter from the Director of Adult Social Care Delivery to local authorities, directors of adult social services, care home … Continue reading Temporary medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccination of people working or deployed in care homes
Millions of the UK’s most vulnerable are to be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine
Millions are to be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine from as the government confirms it has accepted the final advice … Continue reading Millions of the UK’s most vulnerable are to be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine
Mental health in the workplace
Small Business Minister Paul Scully has written an open letter to businesses about the resources available to help promote positive … Continue reading Mental health in the workplace
Isolation ends for those with 2 jabs from 16th August 2021
For those who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination, requirement to self isolate when in close contact with … Continue reading Isolation ends for those with 2 jabs from 16th August 2021
New National Disability Strategy launched
More accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects are set to become reality for millions of disabled people in … Continue reading New National Disability Strategy launched
Self-isolation to be eased – Step 4
From 16th August 2021, double jabbed individuals and under 18s will no longer need to self-isolate if they are identified … Continue reading Self-isolation to be eased – Step 4
Care homes workers to be fully vaccinated to protect residents
People working in CQC-registered care homes will need to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated with both doses. Decision follows a public … Continue reading Care homes workers to be fully vaccinated to protect residents
TUC – employers “massively under-reporting” Covid work-related deaths
The number of people who have died from exposure to Covid at work is being “massively under-reported” by employers, according … Continue reading TUC – employers “massively under-reporting” Covid work-related deaths
Supply chain due diligence to assure labour supply chains
HMRC have issued guidance (13th May 2021) to both and help warn business to be aware of risks within Labour … Continue reading Supply chain due diligence to assure labour supply chains
New ‘We Offer Testing to our Staff’ scheme launched
New sticker scheme launched allowing UK businesses to display their offer of free testing for staff alongside materials promoting use … Continue reading New ‘We Offer Testing to our Staff’ scheme launched
Staff COVID-19 vaccines in care homes consultation
Staff in care homes with older adult residents in England may be required to have a COVID-19 vaccine to protect … Continue reading Staff COVID-19 vaccines in care homes consultation
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) – Step 2
How to make your workplace COVID-secure. Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) Applies to: England (see guidance for Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) The … Continue reading Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) – Step 2
Further easing of Covid restrictions from 12th April 2021
Outdoor pubs, shops, gyms and hairdressers to reopen. From Monday 12th April 2021 additional premises will be able to reopen … Continue reading Further easing of Covid restrictions from 12th April 2021
Twice weekly rapid testing to be available to everyone in England
Everyone in England is able to access rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing from 9th April 2021. Everyone in England, including those … Continue reading Twice weekly rapid testing to be available to everyone in England
Working safely guidance has been updated to include changes to national restrictions.
Changes include: The visitor economy and Hotels and other guest accommodation guidance has been updated to include information on reasonable adjustments, changes to … Continue reading Working safely guidance has been updated to include changes to national restrictions.
England Covid restrictions change 29th March 2021
Some of the rules changed on 29th March 2021. However, many restrictions remain in place. You must not socialise indoors … Continue reading England Covid restrictions change 29th March 2021
Extended opening hours to continue when non-essential retail returns
Longer opening hours in England will help people return to the high streets safely when non-essential shops re-open from 12th … Continue reading Extended opening hours to continue when non-essential retail returns
Workplace testing programme expands to offer free rapid home testing
In the next major push for the Government’s workplace testing programme, all employers will now be able to offer their … Continue reading Workplace testing programme expands to offer free rapid home testing
Payroll Question Time: The Budget 2021 – Friday 5th March | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Join the Payroll and HR community at the SD Worx monthly, online interactive discussion. With one of the most eagerly … Continue reading Payroll Question Time: The Budget 2021 – Friday 5th March | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
All households with children of school age to get 2 rapid COVID-19 tests per person per week
Whole families and households with primary school, secondary school and college age children, including childcare and support bubbles, will be … Continue reading All households with children of school age to get 2 rapid COVID-19 tests per person per week
Shielding and work
The government are extending shielding guidance until the end of March 2021. So some workers and employees will receive a … Continue reading Shielding and work
Boost to rapid workplace testing
New government drive to increase workplace testing in sectors open during lockdown, to detect coronavirus (COVID-19) in people who are … Continue reading Boost to rapid workplace testing
TUC – Covid occupational deaths expose “huge inequalities” in labour market and need for tougher safety rules
Men working in elementary occupations or caring, leisure and other service occupations had the highest rates of death involving COVID-19. … Continue reading TUC – Covid occupational deaths expose “huge inequalities” in labour market and need for tougher safety rules
More employers sign up to rapid testing to protect workforce
Dozens of public and private sector employers are now offering rapid testing to those without symptoms. Expansion of testing will … Continue reading More employers sign up to rapid testing to protect workforce
Businesses still open – is it COVID-secure, and what about those working from home?
For businesses still open under the current national lockdown, they must continue to ensure that premises are COVID-secure. The HSE … Continue reading Businesses still open – is it COVID-secure, and what about those working from home?
Advice for clinically extremely vulnerable in new Tier 4 areas – do not attend work
This group is advised to stay at home at all times, unless for exercise or medical appointments, and not to … Continue reading Advice for clinically extremely vulnerable in new Tier 4 areas – do not attend work
Employer reimbursed Coronavirus swab tests – Income tax exemption and National Insurance disregard
The Government is to introduce a temporary income tax exemption and National Insurance contributions (NICs) disregard, to ensure that employees … Continue reading Employer reimbursed Coronavirus swab tests – Income tax exemption and National Insurance disregard
Exemption for employer-provided coronavirus antigen tests #COVID19
A new temporary exemption is being introduced to make sure that employees who are given a relevant coronavirus antigen test … Continue reading Exemption for employer-provided coronavirus antigen tests #COVID19
Importance of COVID-19-secure workplaces
A consensus statement on the best approach to reduce risk for workers, including those of ethnic minority groups, has been … Continue reading Importance of COVID-19-secure workplaces