New research shows that half of UK adults would feel uncomfortable (27%) or unsure (23%) telling other people about a mental health problem. This despite the fact the same survey found 47% of UK adults are currently experiencing a mental health condition or have experienced one at some point in their lives. Indeed, we told you a few months ago …
People with HIV Still Face Barriers When Trying to Access Insurance
People living with HIV face barriers when it comes to securing both protection and general insurance because of their illness, despite the fact that huge advances have been made in treating HIV in recent times. According to a major new report from the National Aids Trust (NAT), as many as one in four (25%) individuals with HIV have been refused …
People Who Live Alone ‘Worse Off Financially and Emotionally’
The key to being happy is, apparently, having someone to come home to at the end of each day. While the average UK happiness score is 6.6, people who live alone score just 6.2. However, this isn’t down to emotional reasons. Instead it’s all about the money. According to SunLife’s Cash Happy report, even though a link exists between happiness …
Modern Life Responsible for Eight in 10 Middle-aged Adults Being ‘Unhealthy’
Eight out of 10 middle-aged people in the UK either weigh too much, drink too much or do not exercise enough, according to analysis from Public Health England (PHE). PHE says that modern life is harming the health of the nation and has launched a campaign, One You, aimed at the 83% of UK 40 to 60-year-olds who are physically …
Elderly Care Crisis Looming as People Fail to Prepare
Three quarters (75%) of people in the UK aged 45 and over are not putting any money aside for their elderly care, while one in 10 (9%) are saving less than £50 a month, according to new research. The study by SuperCarers, a service that matches families with caregivers, also found that 42% of people aged 45 and over believe …
Protection Gap Leaves 4.3M Self-Employed Workers Exposed
More than 4.3 million self-employed workers in the UK do not have plans in place to cover loss of earnings if they were suddenly unable to work, despite their families disproportionately relying on their income to survive. That’s the key finding to come out of new research by Scottish Widows. Worryingly, just 7% of self-employed individuals in the UK have …
90% of UK Employees Still Go to Work Despite Being Ill
A staggering 90% of employees admit they have gone to work despite feeling ill, highlighting that presenteeism is a persistent problem in the UK workforce, according to a new study by Canada Life Group Insurance. High workloads are the number one reason for presenteeism, with more than one in four (28%) employees saying their workloads are too great for them …
Poor Oral Health Costs UK Economy £36m Each Year
Did you know that your oral health is very closely linked to your overall health, and that problems in your mouth have the potential to affect the rest of your body? That’s why having good oral health, which helps to prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease, is actually more important than you might have previously realised. By looking …
14+ Million Patients Wait at Least a Week to See a GP
GPs are often viewed as the gatekeepers of the NHS. That’s because they are the first point of contact for many patients, and visiting one often leads to further services within the health service. In fact, GPs account for 90% of all patient contact with the NHS, and it’s for this reason that many people close to the health service …
It’s Not Nice, but People Need to Talk About Death (and Life Cover)
It’s perhaps one of the biggest taboo subjects there is, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t talk about death. After all, we’re all going to die someday, so much better to have some plans in place when we do than leaving our families woefully unprepared for the financial impact it will inevitably have. Nevertheless, a recently published study has found …
Over a Third of UK Adults Aren’t Leading Healthy Lifestyles
January is here and for many people that means it’s time for some New Year’s resolutions. The annual gorge over the festive period sees many of us with slightly bigger waistlines than we had back in November. That’s why many of us will decide that it’s time to start eating more healthily and hit the gym more often. However, best …
Employers Struggling to Deal with Workplace Anger Issues
Even if you love your job, there are times when you will become frustrated or stressed and that could lead to you becoming angry while at work. Whether it’s getting overlooked for a promotion; being snapped at by an unhappy customer; or simply being asked to do more work than you can cope with, anger is something that we all …