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This has been an incredibly difficult year for many of us. As we struggle with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic stress and anxiety is on the rise, and it may be difficult for some individuals to handle these issues … Continue reading →

COVID-19 has severely disrupted many aspects of our usual way of life, creating an air of uncertainty for everyone. With restrictions being changed dynamically across the UK many of us are still left with a cloud of uncertainty effecting various … Continue reading →

Autumn is here, no doubt about it. And as the days get shorter and the temperature drops, it’s often harder to keep the mood light and positive compared to the sunny summer months. Colder, longer evenings mean that many of … Continue reading →

As the COVID-19 situation is progressing and the Government guidance continues to change, individuals may be feeling anxious. Mental Health support during times like these are paramount, which is why Care first have worked tirelessly to ensure our services remain … Continue reading →

‘Accentuate the positive. Eliminate the negative.’ The words in the title of this week’s blog article are lyrics from a very old Bing Crosby song. It was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1946, (composers Harold Arlen … Continue reading →

Help Your Eyes Take The Strain This week is National Eye Health Week. As an Occupational Health specialist, I believe that people underestimate how much work their eyes do in the average day. With the world as digitally based as … Continue reading →

With the past 18 months or so being a struggle for many due to COVID-19 affecting all of our social lives, holidays and our daily lives it is of no surprise that our happiness has been tested. With International Happiness … Continue reading →

As many of us continue to work from home, you may find yourself feeling stiffer than usual. This could be due to postural changes as a result of trying to get used to your new working environment. The below tips … Continue reading →

This Wednesday 22nd September is National Fitness Day – A day dedicated to getting fit. Whether your goals are to feel better, be healthier or simply to start a new hobby, National Fitness Day is a great time to start! … Continue reading →