New scale to measure work addiction published

A new test to help identify workaholics has been developed, according to research published in the Scandinavian Journal of Psychology.

The Bergen Work Addiction Scale (BWAS) consists of seven questions relating to a… Continue reading →

Alcohol more popular coping mechanism than exercise

UK workers are more stressed, working longer hours and taking fewer holidays as a result of the economic downturn, according to a survey by Nuffield Health.

The poll of 1,500 employees found that… Continue reading →

Latest sickness benefit reassessment figures published

More than half of those on incapacity benefits who were reassessed by the government over a three-month period have been deemed fit to work.

Statistics published by the Department for Work and Pensions this… Continue reading →

Report reveals thirteen-fold variation in PCT spending

Musculoskeletal patients face a ‘postcode lottery’ for NHS treatment, with a thirteen-fold variation in spending existing between Primary Care Trusts, according to the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance.

A report published by the body… Continue reading →

Benefits of drugs 'unclear'

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has today turned down two drugs for the treatment of breast cancer.

In its final draft guidance, NICE does not recommend lapatinib (Tyverb) or trastuzumab (Herceptin) with… Continue reading →

Waiting times rose but number of procedures fell last year

The Patients Association is calling for the Government to take action to cut NHS waiting times after research by the body revealed a 6% increase in waiting times last year.… Continue reading →

Newspaper claims Labour's London Mayoral candidate has annual private check-ups

Ken Livingstone, the Labour candidate to be Mayor of London, has been accused of hypocrisy after it emerged that he uses private healthcare.

A spokesperson for the 66-year-old – who… Continue reading →

'One in four' have misdiagnosed themselves online

Thousands of women are putting their health at risk by misdiagnosing themselves by checking symptoms on the internet, it is claimed today.

One in four British women has misdiagnosed themselves online, researchers said,… Continue reading →

Some surgeries said to be still using premium phone numbers despite a ban on the practice

Some GP surgeries are still charging patients premium phone line rates despite a ban on the practice, MPs have warned in parliament.

In the… Continue reading →

Court of Appeal case may clarify employee rights to holiday accrued on sick leave

Employers could soon be given much needed clarification on employees’ rights to holiday accrued during sick leave, according to an international law firm.

This week the… Continue reading →