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Fit for Work is a line of support for GPs, employers & employees. Supporting people in work with health conditions and helping with sickness absence

UK
Joined February 2010
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Stress can have a serious impact on both employees and businesses. This article by @FitforWork outlines why building #resilience in the #workplace is so important and provides some helpful #tips for employers to help them do this buff.ly/2EjjGIO
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Taking steps to promote positive #mentalhealth at work can help to reduce the severity of an employee's mental ill health. Check out our tips on how you can help on #BlueMonday: bit.ly/2yFoTL9
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Encouraging positive #mentalhealth at work is one of the most important things you can do as an employer. Find out why: bit.ly/2yFoTL9 #BlueMonday
59% of employees in PR sector have experienced a #MentalHealth issue. This year, let's talk about mental health at work. Together we can #EndTheStigma: mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/…
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1 in 5 employees have taken time off for stress - but many of us still don’t feel comfortable telling our employer why. Let's work together to #EndTheStigma: mhfaengland.org/organisation…
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Work related #stress accounts for 45% of working days lost by UK businesses each year. Supporting your employees' #MentalHealth could help to change that - Find out how Mental Health First Aid training can support your workplace: mhfaengland.org/organisation…
Over a quarter of #workplace absences are as a result of #MentalHealth issues, often caused by workplace stress. Make sure you're supporting your employees' wellbeing with #MentalHealthFirstAid: mhfaengland.org/organisation…
Our Workplace Wellbeing Toolkit can help you to measure the impact of #MentalHealth in your workplace, and make the business case for more support for #MentalHealthAtWork: mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/…
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Cold weather can trigger asthma symptoms. Take extra care during the winter months: po.st/StayWell_Asthma #ThursdayThoughts
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Did you know, even happy events can trigger a #MentalHealth issue? As the weather gets colder and we approach the festive season, those around us can struggle with their wellbeing. Spotting the signs early can help us offer support:
The recent #MentalHealthAtWork report highlights the importance of better support for employee #MentalHealth and wellbeing: wellbeing.bitc.org.uk/all-re…
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If you have type 1 diabetes, it's important to look after your own health and wellbeing, with support from those involved in your care. Read trusted advice here: ow.ly/Kd0R30gz0II #WorldDiabetesDay
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This is your last chance to sign up to our #WorldDiabetesDay #Thunderclap. It takes just 1 minute: thndr.me/k5fUDN
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We all have #stress, but it shouldn't be overwhelming. We love these suggestions from @happifulhq to reduce stress happiful.com/five-simple-way…
Time for employers to “step up to mark” on mental health: ow.ly/wiPm30g9mwe
How can you look after mental health at work? See our guide for employees, managers and employers: mentalhealth.org.uk/publicat… #ThrivingAtWork
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"Healthy workers are more motivated to stay in work, recover from sickness quicker and are at less risk of long term illness." - @FitforWork
We all need to recognise what constitutes a #healthy workplace - #mentalhealth is a large part of that. ow.ly/kDNf30g7bGn @MHFAEngland
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Not everyone faced with mental ill health will exhibit obvious signs, so what can you do as a manager?: bit.ly/2hDoRIY
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