What is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)? HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) is a treatment used to relieve symptoms of menopause by replacing the oestrogen and other hormones that the body stops producing naturally during menopause. For many women, it can significantly improve their quality of life, particularly
Approximately 80% of all people who die by suicide are of working age (18-65) making the workplace the most cross-cutting system for suicide prevention, intervention and crisis response. In the UK, the highest suicide rates are amongst working men aged 40-54 with low-skilled occupations having higher
The holidays bring loads of fun and celebrations and usually some extended time off work. As everyone returns it is important to remind ourselves of safety in the workplace and turn on our awareness of risk. Statistically speaking, Mondays show the highest rate of worker injuries
This year the ‘beast from the east’ not only caused travel chaos and school closures, but also led to an extremely late spring. This meant that when spring eventually sprang, it was accompanied by sunshine and heavy rainfall, perfect for the growth of plants. Then,
Living With Tinnitus – Zoe’s Story The first time I noticed something strange was the morning after attending a concert around 15 years ago. Everyone who spoke to me sounded like they had a lisp. I realised that my hearing had likely been affected by the
Facial hair and tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is a perennial issue for occupational hygienists, health and safety advisers and fit testers all over the country, and in all industries where such protection is required. Those with facial hair are, it seems from day to
Home and hybrid working post-pandemic: getting it right The growth in home working can potentially boost worker wellbeing through steps like the removal of the daily commute, but employers need to ensure it doesn’t result in unwanted problems, like a failure to spot the signs of
Park Launches New Health at Design Standards to Eliminate Health Risks from the Outset of Construction Projects In an effort to ensure that any risks to health are addressed at the design stage of construction projects, Park Health & Safety has developed a series of rigorous
The Rise of Hearables We are all familiar with wearable technology as part of our daily lives - those devices that track biological data, from heart rate to sleep patterns. We also know these devices are becoming popular in occupational health & safety such as those
Park has been at the forefront of providing timely, evidence based and pragmatic responses to our own and our customers concerns in the dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic crisis. Whether working through the pandemic, having a hiatus to consider protective measures or returning to