Adam Smith

When an absence becomes long term (4 weeks or longer), the chances of the employee’s return to work diminish rapidly. 1 in 5 will not return to work after just 4 weeks of absence (according to Health at Work 2011). As the absence continues, the barriers to return become higher. One of the factors is … Read more

The 2013/14 Flu Season is almost here as the recommended vaccination period is September to November. Flu can be a large cause of absenteeism as this highly infectious virus can be easily transferred between staff within the workplace. Move now to ensure your employees are vaccinated. We can arrange for a nurse to administer the … Read more

Bipolar disorder (also known as bipolar affective disorder, manic-depressive disorder, or manic depression) is a psychiatric diagnosis for a mood disorder.  Individuals with bipolar disorder experience episodes of a frenzied state known as mania, typically alternating with episodes of depression. At the lower levels of mania, known as hypomania, individuals appear energetic and excitable and … Read more

Hay fever is set to soar this year. Experts predict that the pollen count will rocket until June following a cold March and April. Hay fever is a form of allergic rhinitis caused by pollen or spores. Allergic rhinitis is a condition where an allergen (something that causes an allergic reaction) makes the inside of … Read more

Is time off work the best approach to dealing with depression/stress? Myth! Whilst dealing with stress or depression, shutting yourself away from everything for a while can feel like the best thing to do. But it isn’t necessarily the best antidote to these feelings. If you or an employee is feeling stressed because of a … Read more

Sickness Absence Management or SAM is now more important than ever for employers of all organisations. The way in which an organisation deals with workplace absence will have a huge impact on the business as a whole. With the UK’s absence epidemic costing around £6.5bn a year, there has never been a better time for … Read more

Valentine OH understands the difficulties for organisations to source simple unbiased occupational health services to suit the growing complications of the workplace. Valentine offers a range of occupational services from Sickness Absence Management through to Health Surveillance and Medicals. Along with our UK wide network of occupational health specialist Valentine provide these services to meet … Read more