The rise of new weight loss medicines, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, is changing how obesity is managed in the UK. But these treatments don’t just affect personal health – they can also impact workplace safety, performance, and wellbeing. Here’s what employers and employees need to know, and how occupational health can help.

In our latest blog, Dr Lara Shemtob sits down with Dr Andy Sproston, Chief Medical Officer at Insight Workplace Health. From his early career ambitions in surgery to leading clinical strategy in occupational health, Dr Sproston shares insights on supporting health at work, developing future specialists, and the importance of leadership in a growing field.

What rights do employees have when it comes to their occupational health records? From access requests and data correction to how disagreements with clinical opinions are handled, maintaining gold-standard OH records requires compliance with both GDPR and healthcare-specific ethical standards. Learn what best practice looks like in real-world scenarios.

Occupational health professionals apply the core medical ethical principles—autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice—to guide their practice. These principles help balance the needs of individuals and organisations, ensuring that health recommendations are ethically sound, confidential, and focused on preventing harm. Understanding these concepts can help employers and employees navigate complex workplace health decisions more confidently.

Occupational health isn’t on the side of the employer or the employee—it stands in the middle, offering balanced, evidence-based support when it matters most.

With major government reforms encouraging more people with long-term ill health or disabilities into work, organisations must adapt. In this article, Dr. Lara Shemtob outlines four key questions HR teams should ask to build inclusive, health-aware workplaces ready to support a diverse and evolving workforce.

Wales has a population of around 3.2 million people . Of those, approximately 400,000 are receiving either Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Universal Credit with Limited Capability for Work-Related Activity. That means 1 in 8 people in Wales could be impacted by upcoming changes to the welfare system . The UK Government's stated aim is to encourage more people into work. If these reforms are successful, the potential upside is significant — not only for individuals wh

Support your staff with a flexible, structured return to work programme that boosts wellbeing, productivity, and retention.

Return to work meetings support employee health, manage absences, and ensure a smooth transition back to a productive work environment.

Effective HR management balances clear processes, communication, and occupational health support to create a healthier workplace.

Feeling exhausted, unmotivated, or cynical at work? These could be signs of burnout. Learn how to recognise and address it early.

Struggling with the Monday blues? Learn how work stress and sleep cycles impact mood, plus tips to boost motivation and energy for the week

Occupational Health supports employee wellbeing with evidence-based strategies, tackling stress, prevention, and workplace health.

Cognitive issues at work affect performance, productivity & safety. Supportive workplaces & occupational health can help manage them.

Here, we’d like to share five key reasons why we think occupational health is such an interesting and fulfilling field to work in.

Reassessment in occupational health ensures advice evolves with changing work and health, promoting agility and workforce well-being.

"Can an employee rescind their resignation if health issues impacted their decision? Learn from Bradley v The Royal Mint's tribunal case.

Discover how employers can support staff without diagnoses, meet legal duties, and focus on function for a healthy, inclusive workplace

ADHD is increasingly recognised in adults. Explore its workplace impact and how to support neurodiverse employees. By Dr. Lara Shemtob.

Awareness of the benefits of proper ergonomic setups has grown across many workplaces. In industries like technology, both employees and...