No-doubt you’ve heard of the age-old tradition of ‘spring cleaning’. As winter comes to end and the weather starts to warm up, it’s the start of new beginnings and many like to give their homes and lives a refresh. This year more so than ever, spring cleaning should be seen as a necessity. The outbreak […]
This week, 20-26th April 2020, is Allergy Awareness Week. Created by charity Allergy UK, allergy awareness week is an annual event which raises awareness for people living with allergies. Every year they focus on a different type of allergy, and this year it is focused on coronavirus (COVID-19) for people living with allergic conditions such […]
As the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues, millions of people all over the world are being told to self-isolate to reduce the risk of the virus spreading. In the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has asked members of the public to work from home “where they possibly can” and practice social distancing by avoiding going to […]
March 11th 2020, is National No Smoking Day. First held in 1984, national No Smoking Day is a health awareness day that encourages people around the world to quit smoking and raises awareness of the dangers of smoking and the health benefits of quitting. According to the NHS, smoking is the biggest cause of preventable […]
Are you thinking of getting away this winter? Maybe you’re going to get some winter sun, or you’re going to make the most of the snow and indulge in a ski holiday. Wherever you’re planning to escape to this winter, you need to ensure you are prepared for every eventuality. According to statistics, 50% of […]
Do you ever get that dreaded feeling at work when someone in a meeting or close to you is about to sneeze or has a handkerchief stuffed up their sleeves full of germs? Being off work can be stressful not only for yourself but also for colleagues and employers. As the flu season is a […]
Mental health problems affect 1 in 4 of us, but too many people are made to feel isolated, ashamed and worthless because of this. Today is Time to Talk Day, an event that happens every year to encourage people to be more open about mental health – to share their feelings, talk and listen to […]
According to statistics, the first Monday in February is the day when employees are most likely to phone in sick. It has, therefore, been dubbed ‘National Sickie Day’. Employment law experts, the ELAS Group, first identified this day in 2011. They estimate that around 350,000 employees call in sick on National Sickie Day, which would […]
