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Record number of people off work for long-term sickness

Millions of people in the UK are economically inactive due to ill health

Very high or low temperatures increase risk of death

The number of heat-related deaths in the UK has risen in recent years

ECDC holds annual disease preparedness meeting

The meeting was attended by seven observers from Turkey and the Western Balkans

UK self-pay healthcare admissions have peaked

The UK’s Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) has reported that the number of patients choosing to self-pay for private healthcare appears to have peaked

AXA Health appoints new CEO

Heather Smith joins AXA from Allianz, and succeeds Matt Vardy and Tracy Garrad in her new role

Only 36 per cent of UK employees rate their sleep as ‘good’

Poor sleep is a huge issue across the nation

Bupa and the London Clinic launch new Specialist Centre

The prostate cancer Specialist Centre is the third London Clinic pathway to be granted the status

One in eight students unprotected against meningitis

Concern is growing about confusion with freshers’ flu

NHS study reveals earlier mental health care could saves millions of pounds and lives

Shortening wait times could benefit both the NHS and patients themselves

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Southern Cross Health Insurance release BusinessNZ Workplace Wellness Survey

It looks at absences, working from home, mental health and relationships with staff

NHS England reveals those eligible for winter Covid-19 vaccinations

Over-65s should be given the option, along with other eligible groups

CDC warns of Nigeria diphtheria risk

The US government agency recommended that travellers take additional precautions in response to a recent outbreak

Greece ends hospital mask and test rules

The country scrapped pandemic-era requirements at healthcare facilities within the country on 24 July

Brits suffering from poor workplace mental health

Nearly half (44 per cent) of Britons report that work is having a negative impact on their mental health, according to Nuffield Health’s 2023 Healthier Nation Index