To increase our understanding of the extent, harm, costs and preventability of work- related ill health. Specifically, focussing on the most common causes of work-related ill health in GB – work related stress, musculoskeletal disorders and respiratory ill health. DWP and DHSC Joint Work and Health Directorate (“the joint unit”) and HSE cooperate and collaborate on matters concerning their respective health responsibilities. This includes matters of mutual interest such as research with employers into demographics, occupational psychology and behavioural science, specific conditions and the workplace, work-related stress and mental health at work and musculoskeletal conditions. DWP, DHSC and HSE also collaborate on horizon scanning and foresight work in terms of considering work-related ill health outcomes.
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Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: OXFORD MEDISTRESS LTD
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Funded by: MRC
Lead research organisation: Keele University
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Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Lead research organisation: ST MARYS UNIVERSITY TWICKENHAM
The project specifically focuses on promoting mental and physical health in the workplace, which is directly related to work-related ill health and the changes in working practices post-COVID-19.