The announcement that a group of ‘Vanguard’ employers will work with the Government to identify the most effective ways businesses, the health service and employees can work together to support people experiencing ill health to remain in and return to work provides a great opportunity to pilot a new National Occupational Health Service offering universal access to high-quality occupational health support for all workers and employers.
Opinion
The UK has a generational opportunity to improve workforce health – it’s time to act
By
on 09 March 2026
The announcement that a group of ‘Vanguard’ employers will work with the Government to identify the most effective ways businesses, the health service and employees can work together to support people experiencing ill health to remain in and return to work provides a great opportunity to pilot a new National Occupational Health Service offering universal access to high-quality occupational health support for all workers and employers.
OPINION
Managing hazardous waste: environmental regulation and practical tips for EHS managers
By Emma Tattersdill, Bexley Beaumont law firm on 17 April 2026
A failure to properly classify, store, handle and dispose of hazardous waste can result in civil or criminal penalties. It is therefore essential that businesses have an appropriate management system to ensure waste is correctly identified, accompanied by the correct documentation and handled only by licensed contractors.
How PFAS has exposed the failings of our chemical safety laws and what can be done about it
By Chloe Alexander, Wildlife and Countryside Link on 16 April 2026
The recent documentary revealing alarmingly high levels of PFAS in the blood of residents from a Yorkshire town, reveals some of the real-life consequences of one of the biggest pollution crises of our time.
The problem with PFAS: how can the UK address the ‘forever chemicals’ pollution crisis?
By Dr Shubhi Sharma, CHEMTrust on 01 January 0001
PFAS pollution is a rapidly growing concern in the UK. PFAS are widespread in the UK’s environment, wildlife, and people and research shows that the cost of cleaning up PFAS in the UK is astronomical. The question is, what is the government currently doing to address these issues, and is it enough?