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Colin Preece: Are Mandatory Mental Health Breaks Feasible for Healthcare?

Prince William’s advocacy for mandatory career breaks among NHS staff to combat burnout highlights a critical issue in healthcare.

NHS wait times are costing businesses as employees go absent

A recent corporate health and wellbeing report found that nearly 60% of employees said they struggled with getting access to NHS services.

Private medical insurance tops list of most in-demand company benefits

NHS figures show that over 7.6m people are currently on the waiting list across England whilst around 300,000 people have waited for more than 12 months.

Psychiatric illnesses affecting 25.6% of employees

New research has examined the most common causes of all NHS staff with psychiatric illnesses proving the leading cause of employees missing work.

British businesses struggle with rising sick leave amid NHS crisis

HR decision-makers now feel a greater responsibility to look after their employees' health due to longer waiting times that are defining the NHS crisis.

73% say healthcare standards have worsened throughout their lifetime

The standards of healthcare in the UK is on a negative trajectory, with an alarming 55% stating that they have worsened significantly.

Record number of nurses and midwives working in NHS

NHS England data shows the number of nurses working in the NHS in England is now at almost 372,411 – the highest recorded number ever!

UK is in an unprecedented era for private medical cover

Aon plc has released its 2024 Global Medical Trend Rates Report based on insights from 113 Aon offices that broker advise on employer-sponsored medical cover.

Thousands of retired staff return to the NHS workforce

Analysis of NHS workforce data found that 4,600 of 10,300 (44%) nursing staff that retired between July 2021 and June 2022 had rejoined the health service within 12 months.

Employers, insurers and advisers must help to bridge the NHS gap

As the backlog within the NHS continues to grow, employers, insurers and advisers have a role to play in helping people navigate the system and bridge the NHS gap.

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