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    The law is clear. The support isn’t. Why cancer still carries an unfair burden at work

    With cancer set to affect 5.4 million people in the UK by 2045, no employer can afford to be unprepared. The legal framework is clear, the evidence is compelling but too many employees with cancer are still left to carry the burden alone, navigating rights their employers should have told them about.

    By Barbara Wilson, Working With Cancer on 01 June 2026

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    Actions employers can take to support good mental health in the workplace

    Supporting employee mental health brings a range of benefits for individuals and the business alike, and many of the appropriate steps are simple and grounded in open communication, trust and transparency.

    By Dr David Crepaz-Keay, Mental Health Foundation on 01 June 2026

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    From awareness to action – how to build a culture of prevention for mental health at work

    Taking action to support employee mental health can bring benefits both for workers and the employer. But it can also save lives.

    By Sam Downie, Mates in Mind on 01 June 2026

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    Taking the first steps towards confronting suicide in the workplace

    Seven months after its launch, thousands of organisations have downloaded BS 30480, the British Standard on Suicide and the Workplace from BSI. But how do they now move confidently from awareness to action?

    By Caroline Roodhouse, Daddy Blackbird Communications on 01 June 2026

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    Managing migraine at work: what do employers get wrong?

    Research suggests many managers would be reluctant to hire someone who experiences migraine due to fears they may regularly be absent from work, but simple and low-cost workplace adjustments are often all that is required to support people with migraine to continue to be fully productive.

    By Andrea Quinn, The Migraine Trust on 01 June 2026

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    When disasters drive change: why inclusive evacuation can no longer be an afterthought

    When disasters strike, they expose more than immediate failures – they reveal the gaps in how we protect people. In the UK, some of the most significant advances in public safety have followed tragedy, forcing a re-evaluation of how buildings are designed, managed and evacuated. Yet as expectations evolve and legislation tightens, a critical question remains: are we truly prepared to ensure everyone can evacuate safely in an emergency?

    By Evac+Chair International on 01 January 0001

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    Why delegation is becoming a workplace wellbeing issue

    Delegation of tasks can support mental wellbeing, as providing workers with an element of control and allowing them to use their skills and initiative has been shown to make people more resilient to stress. However, it is essential managers have the skills and confidence to delegate work in an effective and supportive manner.

    By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 15 May 2026

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    How to create an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent employees

    Neurodivergent people bring a unique set of talents to the workplace, but it’s essential employers work with them to make appropriate adjustments to working environments, technology and job roles to enable them to thrive.

    By Gabrielle Taylor, Mates in Mind on 13 May 2026

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    Cancer in the workplace: are you ready for the tsunami?

    With the number of people diagnosed and living with cancer in the UK expected to rise, it’s vital that managers know how to support affected colleagues to remain in and return to work during and after treatment.

    By Barbara Wilson, Working With Cancer on 25 March 2024

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    Employers have every reason to support older workers

    Workers over the age of 50 comprise nearly one third of the entire UK workforce, and they’re essential to the economy. Employers therefore have an imperative to recruit – and retain – older workers.

    By Tracy Riddell, Centre for Ageing Better on 07 May 2026