Physical Health & Lifestyle
Provides guidance and practical tips to help members maintain overall physical health, fitness, and healthy daily habits.
Health & Wellbeing: Building Better Daily Habits
Living a healthier life isn’t about extreme diets or gruelling gym sessions, it’s about small, consistent changes that fit into your day. The habits below can help you boost energy, improve mood, a...
Hosepipe Bans Across England
As of July 2025, hosepipe bans across England are being enforced or announced across large parts of the country due to severe water shortages. More than 8.5 million people now face restrictions as ...
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The Do's and Don'ts of Staying Hydrated at Work
Proper hydration on the job is about more than quenching your thirst—it’s a critical health and safety measure that every worker and employer must prioritise. Whether you’re in a hospital, behind t...
Understanding Men’s Health Issues
Men’s health is a critical but often overlooked aspect of public health. Despite advances in medicine and awareness campaigns, men continue to face significant health challenges that impact their q...
Fact Sheet: Managing Work-Related Fatigue
What Is Fatigue?
Fatigue is more than just feeling tired. It’s a state of physical and/or mental exhaustion that reduces a person’s ability to perform work safely and effectively. Fatigue impacts a...
Walking: A Natural, Accessible Exercise
Walking is one of the most natural and accessible forms of exercise. It doesn’t require any special equipment, gym memberships, or expensive gear—just a comfortable pair of shoes and a willingness ...
The True Cost of Prescription Charges in England
On 1 May, prescription charges in England will climb to £9.90 per item, making it the only UK nation still charging patients for medications. While Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland abolished f...
Why Sleep Matters
Sleep is often the first thing we sacrifice when life gets busy, but research continues to show just how essential it is for our overall health and wellbeing. From physical health to emotional stab...
Homeopathic Lifestyle Ruled a Protected Characteristic
Paul Bailey, a former ambulance operations manager, was dismissed from the NHS after declining the COVID-19 jab. A tribunal has now ruled that belief in a homeopathic lifestyle and bodily autonom...
Protecting Children's Health
You may be aware that the Government is planning to roll out the COVID-19 vaccines to our children soon. This is already happening with over-16s in Manchester, despite safety and efficacy trials be...
