HercuWise
@hercuwise.bsky.social
UK 🏴 start-up focussed on improving workplace health through multi-disciplinary evidence based eLearning | Preventive health, equity & tackling health misinformation | Own views | hercuwise.com | [email protected] | led by @drsuzannebarr.bsky.social
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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
https://www.medpagetoday.com/rheumatology/arthritis/119527
Employment and Arthritis: Natural Enemies?
Unfortunately the answer seems to be yes
www.medpagetoday.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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
https://www.medpagetoday.com/rheumatology/arthritis/119527
Very interesting paper from @drlindadykes.bsky.social on toxic workplace cultures in UK (NHS) setting
Re-upping this amazing paper from @DrLindaDykes + team.
“It's not bullying if I do it to everyone”: What are the red flags of a toxic healthcare workplace culture? #MedTwitter responses from UK NHS healthcare professionals – A qualitative study
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“It's not bullying if I do it to everyone”: What are the red flags of a toxic healthcare workplace culture? #MedTwitter responses from UK NHS healthcare professionals – A qualitative study
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
“It's not bullying if I do it to everyone”: What are the red flags of a toxic healthcare workplace culture? #MedTwitter responses from UK NHS healthcare professionals – A qualitative study
The study aimed to understand NHS healthcare workers’ perceptions of toxic organisational cultures and behaviours, by undertaking an analysis of tweet…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Very interesting paper from @drlindadykes.bsky.social on toxic workplace cultures in UK (NHS) setting
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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_...
January 19, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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_...
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“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-...
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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 ...
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January 16, 2026 at 8:46 AM
“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-...
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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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.
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.
November 2, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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.
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.
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UK | Open consultation - Make Work Pay: leave for bereavement including pregnancy loss
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Ping #PLRG_PLACESproject
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Ping #PLRG_PLACESproject
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.
www.gov.uk
October 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
UK | Open consultation - Make Work Pay: leave for bereavement including pregnancy loss
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Ping #PLRG_PLACESproject
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: [email protected]
3x30 min online courses + quick survey.
Free access to full 9-course package as thanks!
Info: www.hercuwise.com
Contact: [email protected]
HercuWise | workplace health
HercuWise | Digital Learning Solutions for Affordable, Accessible & Actionable Workplace Health
www.hercuwise.com
August 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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: [email protected]
3x30 min online courses + quick survey.
Free access to full 9-course package as thanks!
Info: www.hercuwise.com
Contact: [email protected]
Staggering costs of ill-health and disability 👇
www.gov.uk/government/s...
The cost of working age ill-health and disability that prevents work
A quarter of a trillion pounds
£259,000,000,000
The cost of working age ill-health and disability that prevents work
A quarter of a trillion pounds
£259,000,000,000
The cost of working age ill-health and disability that prevents work
www.gov.uk
May 1, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Staggering costs of ill-health and disability 👇
Really interesting report from @healthfoundation.bsky.social emphasising prevention in workplace health
📣 NEW: Final report by our Commission for #HealthierWorkingLives.
The Commissioners say government and employers must act early when health issues arise – not wait until people have already left work ⬇️
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The Commissioners say government and employers must act early when health issues arise – not wait until people have already left work ⬇️
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Action for healthier working lives
The Commission for Healthier Working Lives’ final report sets out the need for a new approach to work and health, outlining seven key recommendations to lay the foundation for sustained long-term…
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March 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Really interesting report from @healthfoundation.bsky.social emphasising prevention in workplace health
Great to see a focus on workplace and preventive health 👇
“Businesses can and should do more” says IPPR's Seb Rees.
Health Secretary @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social's plan to strengthen employers' role in preventive healthcare is key to reducing economic inactivity and easing pressure on the NHS.
www.ft.com/content/8acd...
Health Secretary @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social's plan to strengthen employers' role in preventive healthcare is key to reducing economic inactivity and easing pressure on the NHS.
www.ft.com/content/8acd...
Wes Streeting to ask employers to pay for more staff medical checks
UK government wants to boost workplace preventive health measures to cut spending on hospital care
www.ft.com
February 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Great to see a focus on workplace and preventive health 👇
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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
⚠️ 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
January 27, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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
⚠️ 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
The House of Commons sits from 11.30am today.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
January 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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
'I went back after three days': calls grow for miscarriage leave
'I went back after three days': calls grow for miscarriage leave
Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.
www.bbc.com
January 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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...
www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/d...
Statistics - Working days lost in Great Britain
Provides estimates of work-related days lost from self-reporting household surveys: the Labour Force Survey (LFS) for workplace injuries and the Self-reported Work-related Illness (SWI) surveys from w...
www.hse.gov.uk
January 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Estimated 33.7 million working days lost due to work-related ill health in UK. HSE data here 👇
www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/d...
www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/d...
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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!👇
January 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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!👇
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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…
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…
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 has made mental health concerns more urgent than ever. The recent tragic incident at EY (Ernst & Young) in India, where a young employee took her own life due to overwhelming workplace pressure, highlights the dire consequences of neglecting employee well-being. This tragedy is not an isolated event. It is part of a global crisis that affects workplaces in India, the UK, the US, and beyond.
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January 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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…
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…
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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...
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December 31, 2024 at 9:25 PM
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...
www.gallup.com/394424/indic...
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How even just 15 minutes in nature can boost your wellbeing
How even just 15 minutes in nature can boost your wellbeing
Spending time outdoors can help improve your mood, concentration and heart health.
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January 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
How even just 15 minutes in nature can boost your wellbeing
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Steven Bartlett accused of amplifying dangerous health claims on his podcast
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…
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Steven Bartlett accused of amplifying dangerous health claims on his podcast
Worryingly high proportion of women in tech reporting systemic workplace issues and impacts on work-life balance.
“83% of women in tech report physical health impacts, such as fatigue and stress, due to poor work-life balance. Additionally, over half report negative mental health effects, highlighting the urgent need for supportive workplace policies.” www.hiretechladies.com/work-life-ba...
Tech Ladies Work Life Balance Report 2024
In our latest research, we've delved into the current state of work-life balance for women in the tech industry. This comprehensive report offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportuniti...
www.hiretechladies.com
December 16, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Worryingly high proportion of women in tech reporting systemic workplace issues and impacts on work-life balance.
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Sharing a new paper on mental health workforce outcomes arising from clinical supervision. Findings are predominantly positive, but there were surprising mixed results on competence, workplace culture, job satisfaction and burnout. #OpenAccess onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
December 16, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Sharing a new paper on mental health workforce outcomes arising from clinical supervision. Findings are predominantly positive, but there were surprising mixed results on competence, workplace culture, job satisfaction and burnout. #OpenAccess onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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1/ Good to see CMO's annual report for England, focusing on the health in cities. Lots of detail to go through, but nice to see focus on:
🥕 Improving the food environment
📉 Reducing air pollution
💉 Increasing vaccination rates
www.gov.uk/government/p...
🥕 Improving the food environment
📉 Reducing air pollution
💉 Increasing vaccination rates
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Chief Medical Officer’s annual report 2024: health in cities
Professor Whitty’s report outlines a broad range of health opportunities and challenges for city populations, and includes case studies from core cities in England.
www.gov.uk
December 12, 2024 at 11:11 AM
1/ Good to see CMO's annual report for England, focusing on the health in cities. Lots of detail to go through, but nice to see focus on:
🥕 Improving the food environment
📉 Reducing air pollution
💉 Increasing vaccination rates
www.gov.uk/government/p...
🥕 Improving the food environment
📉 Reducing air pollution
💉 Increasing vaccination rates
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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🌍 Living longer, but not healthier
A new @jama.com global study reveals a 9.6-year gap between lifespan and healthspan, i.e., years lived in good health.
Women face a larger gap, due to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#Scicomm 🧪
A new @jama.com global study reveals a 9.6-year gap between lifespan and healthspan, i.e., years lived in good health.
Women face a larger gap, due to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#Scicomm 🧪
Global Healthspan-Lifespan Gaps Among 183 World Health Organization Member States
This cross-sectional study quantifies the healthspan-lifespan gap around the world, assesses sex disparities, and analyzes associations with morbidity and mortality.
jamanetwork.com
December 11, 2024 at 8:24 PM
🌍 Living longer, but not healthier
A new @jama.com global study reveals a 9.6-year gap between lifespan and healthspan, i.e., years lived in good health.
Women face a larger gap, due to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#Scicomm 🧪
A new @jama.com global study reveals a 9.6-year gap between lifespan and healthspan, i.e., years lived in good health.
Women face a larger gap, due to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#Scicomm 🧪
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“Women were being left in pain and discomfort that “interferes with every aspect of their daily lives”, including their education, careers, relationships and fertility, while their conditions worsen.”
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
‘Medical misogyny’ condemns women to years of gynaecological pain, MPs told
Damning parliamentary report blames lack of education by healthcare workers and ‘pervasive stigma’ for poor care
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2024 at 10:01 AM
“Women were being left in pain and discomfort that “interferes with every aspect of their daily lives”, including their education, careers, relationships and fertility, while their conditions worsen.”
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...