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Union street fire: support Haus of Hair Last month, my wonderful hairdresser and friend Gemma left her job to fulfil her dream of starting her own salon with fellow stylist Aimee. 'Haus of Hair' opened last week. I visited on Friday and wa...

My hairdresser and friend opened her business last week. Tonight it burned to the ground. This is devastating.

I’ve set up a fundraiser. If you haven’t done anything for international women’s day yet, here’s a chance to support a women-run business in need: www.paypal.com/pools/c/9nhn...

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For decades, medical research and treatment plans have focused mainly on men, leaving women out of the picture.

It’s time to flip the script—women shouldn’t be an afterthought in healthcare.

Let’s change the status quo. Here’s how you can lead the way!

This #InternationalWomensDay, we’re proud that HercuWise is a female-founded and led start-up dedicated to championing better workplace health and tackling inequalities, so we can help build more inclusive work environments for everyone.

Delighted that @hercuwise.bsky.social has been selected as a Regional Finalist for Scottish EDGE 🎉

Looking forward to presenting at the final to share our accessible, evidence-based education solutions to improve workplace health!

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This month's ME Research UK e-newsletter has been sent to supporters and is also available on our website - tinyurl.com/55ychead. Signing-up is easy - tinyurl.com/3pakcek2

#MEcfs #CFS #PwME

Read Before Burning #09: Disclosure Don’ts When someone finally has the courage to open up about feeling burned out, the response they get can make a huge difference. A supportive response can facilitate trust, hope, and effective recovery.…

When someone discloses feelings of burnout, a supportive response can facilitate trust, hope, and effective recovery. A poor response can do the opposite.
I hear many stories about poor responses to burnout disclosure. Here's what NOT to do.
#burnout #whs #occhealth
mindonthejob.com/blog/2026/02...

After months of research, writing, testing and refining, we’re soft-launching HercuWise, our evidence-based digital wellbeing solution, ideal for UK small businesses & growing teams! Our courses are practical, flexible, affordable, and scalable. Find out more here: www.hercuwise.com

I’ve noticed a difference between when the 14-year-old was very little to when my 10-year-old was very little. Within four years, you could feel the slide.

NEW analysis 📢 Britain's poorer half is working harder and getting less in return.

Our new book reveals the people of Unsung Britain are more likely to be in work, caring for a loved one, or sick themselves but their incomes – and opportunities – remain stagnant 🧵⤵️ buff.ly/7WcqrbQ

Proportion of working-age adults who are disabled, by household income: UK

The country’s health is deteriorating. Disability rates in Unsung Britain jumped from 19% to 30% since the mid-1990s.

Crucially, 83% of this rise ISN'T explained by ageing – mental health problems among younger people are a major driver, restricting work and increasing care needs.

Employment and Arthritis: Natural Enemies? Unfortunately the answer seems to be yes

People with arthritis face a dramatically shortened working life compared with other individuals, researchers found, putting numbers to a familiar phenomenon that hadn't previously been quantified.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/rheumatology/arthritis/119527

Very interesting paper from @drlindadykes.bsky.social on toxic workplace cultures in UK (NHS) setting

Please share: One of my counselling psychology students is looking for Muslim women who are working in the UK to share their workplace experiences and any engagement they've had with workplace wellbeing initiatives. Click on the following link to find out more: uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Inner or outer Hebrides? Oban is a good base for access to Calmac Ferries but depends where you want to go? Or Skye if looking to go further north? You can also fly via Loganair and land on Barra beach which is an experience!

Response To Government Cut Waiting Lists Faster In Areas With Highest Joblessness | The King's Fund Siva Anandaciva, Director of Policy, Events and Partnerships at The King's Fund, praises government for cutting waiting lists in areas of highest economic inactivity but warns some of the most common ...

“The reality check is that some of most common reasons for people being off sick are musculoskeletal issues or mental illness”.Not solved by sending in ‘ crack surgical teams’. Also the services with longest waiting lists and waits of up to 18 wks for treatment.
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

Won't share the piece (it's GB News). Sharing the quote tho as it's grossly misleading.

Notice the lack of specifics.

In house support is woefully inadequate, the mandate to provide it was quietly scrapped, and NHSE which offers it - will be abolished.

NHS staff left high & dry, like always.

Make Work Pay: leave for bereavement including pregnancy loss We are seeking views on the details of a new entitlement to bereavement leave, including for pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.

UK | Open consultation - Make Work Pay: leave for bereavement including pregnancy loss

www.gov.uk/government/c...

Ping #PLRG_PLACESproject

We’re looking for UK small businesses (3–50 staff) to help pilot free digital workplace wellbeing courses with King’s College London students this Sept.

3x30 min online courses + quick survey.

Free access to full 9-course package as thanks!

Info: www.hercuwise.com
Contact: info@hercuwise.com

Staggering costs of ill-health and disability 👇

Really interesting report from @healthfoundation.bsky.social emphasising prevention in workplace health

Great to see a focus on workplace and preventive health 👇

Heavy workload, long hours, lack of autonomy, harassment in the #workplace...

⚠️ These are all examples of work-related #PsycoSocialRisks, which can severely affect the health of workers and are thus one of the biggest concerns to be addressed in modern working life

Good to see impacts of endometriosis on women in the workplace being debated in House of Commons today

Calls for longer paid leave following miscarriage

Estimated 33.7 million working days lost due to work-related ill health in UK. HSE data here 👇

www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/d...

Meetings that could have been an email

Workplace Bugbear No. 1:
Ever thought, 'This could’ve been an email'? 🚨
Unproductive meetings waste time & add stress.
Start 2025 smarter:
✅ Email or Slack for quick updates
✅ Clear agendas for must-have meetings
✅ Keep it concise & actionable

💬 Got tips or horror stories? Share below!👇

Prioritising Employee Well-being At The Workplace

World Mental Health Day 2024’s theme, “It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace,” serves as a powerful wake-up call to employers across the globe. As we navigate a post-pandemic world, the rising tide of workplace stress and burnout…

The percentage of employees who strongly agree that their organization cares about their overall wellbeing tied a record low of 21% in early 2024 and remained just above that mark in August.
www.gallup.com/394424/indic...

How even just 15 minutes in nature can boost your wellbeing Spending time outdoors can help improve your mood, concentration and heart health.

How even just 15 minutes in nature can boost your wellbeing

Steven Bartlett accused of amplifying dangerous health claims on his podcast Experts say Dragons’ Den star’s Diary of a CEO podcast contained unfounded claims, including that evidence-based medication is ‘toxic’ for patients Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett has been criticised by health experts for amplifying harmful health…

Steven Bartlett accused of amplifying dangerous health claims on his podcast