It is crucial to have Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) in place. Many think that this is something which can wait until they get older or if they begin to show signs of dementia. However, the need for having a valid LPA in place can strike at any...
Stress, depression and anxiety account for a large proportion of work-related illnesses experienced in Great Britain, according to the latest statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries, published by the HSE, reveal that 1.8 million workers reported that they were suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, with approximately half of the cases down to stress, depression or anxiety.
Figures show that there were an estimated 875,000 cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2022/23, meaning that self-reported work-related stress, depression or anxiety is currently at a higher level than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.