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March 12, 2026

A new bill introduced by Liberal Democrat MP Liz Jarvis seeks to tackle the rising health crisis posed by silica dust in the trades sector, specifically among young...

Protesters urge reopening of community hospital ward after safety closure

Health and Wellbeing at Work conference highlights need for flexible arrangements and listening in workplaces

Health and wellbeing conference highlights need for flexible work and better employee engagement

Health officials apologize to family of young woman who died after hospital failures

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Mould found in cancer ward of Glasgow hospital amid ongoing safety concerns

March 12, 2026

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Protesters urge reopening of community hospital ward after safety closure

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Health and Wellbeing at Work conference highlights need for flexible arrangements and listening in workplaces

Health and wellbeing conference highlights need for flexible work and better employee engagement

by Tara Rowden

The Health and Wellbeing at Work conference at Birmingham's NEC has spotlighted the essential role of informal flexibility and employee...

Health officials apologize to family of young woman who died after hospital failures

by Ellie Cartwright

Health officials in Ireland have issued a public apology following the death of Bryonny Sainsbury, a 25-year-old woman from Longford...

Wegovy linked to heightened risk of vision loss in weight loss treatment

A recent study has raised significant concerns regarding the weight loss drug Wegovy, revealing it is linked to a fivefold...

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Illegal vapes surge raises alarms across UK high streets

by Tara Rowden

March 7, 2026

Immerse Safety marks second birthday with new office move

Immerse Safety, the Gorleston-based health and safety consultancy founded by Carly Hughes in 2024, is celebrating its second birthday with...

Children’s craft kit recalled over asbestos contamination concerns

A children's craft kit has been recalled by Addo Play Limited after concerns over possible asbestos contamination were raised. Sold...

NHS removes hundreds of patients from mental health hospital amid abuse allegations

In a dramatic move, NHS England has announced the transfer of 287 patients from St Andrew’s Healthcare in Northampton amid...

Retail ranks as UK’s riskiest sector for workplace safety

The UK retail sector has been highlighted as one of the riskiest for workers, with a staggering 75,000 workplace accidents...

Retail named as one of UK’s riskiest industries to work in

Retail and construction have been designated the UK's riskiest sectors, according to a recent analysis by health and safety training...

Pop star embraces ketamine therapy for mental health struggles

by Ellie Cartwright

Frankie Bridge has shared her personal journey with severe depression, advocating for the use of ketamine therapy as a potential...

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Urgent recall of Gü cheesecake desserts due to nut allergy risk

by Ellie Cartwright

A recall has been issued for the Gü Blonde Chocolate Cheesecake due to a serious mislabeling issue that has left...

Employers must ensure health and safety for remote workers

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Shifting tides in research as UK and US accelerate move away from animal testing