Sickness absence news and latest updates

Health

Study explores impact of dust on London Underground staff

Researchers have carried out the largest study to date on the potential health impacts of airborne dust on the London Underground.

Mar 13, 2024

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Addiction

Gambling addiction may increase the risk of long-term sick leave

Gambling addiction can increase the risk of long-term sick leave for several years, according to a new study published in Psychological Medicine, titled "The risk and development of work disability among individuals with ...

Nov 20, 2023

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Health

Low temperatures found to increase the risk of sick leave, especially for women, young people and third sector workers

A retrospective study of temperatures in the province of Barcelona reveals that low temperatures increase the risk of going on a period of sick leave, due in particular to infectious and respiratory diseases.

Apr 19, 2023

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Feeling unwell? How to decide if you should take a sick day

As the rise in home working blurs the boundary between work and home lives, it has become easier for people to work while unwell. But should you?

Apr 7, 2022

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Overweight & Obesity

Impact of obesity on ability to work highest amongst women over 50

New research has shown that older workers with obesity are at a higher risk of prolonged sickness absence or losing their jobs for health reasons than those of normal weight, with women affected significantly more than men.

Mar 4, 2020

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Health

Long shift patterns lead to higher sickness absence risk for hospital-based Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants

A new study has found that consistently working long shifts on hospital wards can lead to a higher risk of sickness absence for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Healthcare Assistants (HCAs).

Jul 17, 2018

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Addiction

Study examines sickness absence from work among abstainers, low-risk drinkers and at-risk drinkers

In a recent study, people who reported not drinking any alcohol over several years were absent from work due to illness more often than low-risk drinkers. The findings are published in Addiction.

Jun 6, 2018

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Supportive colleagues could be the key to health and fairness at work

The attitudes and behaviours of colleagues towards people returning to work from sick leave can have a big impact on whether or not a worker feels they are fairly treated by their organisation.

Mar 6, 2018

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Health

Unfairness at work increases risk of long-term sick leave

Staff who feel they are treated unfairly at work are at increased risk of being off sick more frequently and for longer, according to new research by the University of East Anglia and Stockholm University.

Dec 8, 2017

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