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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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
The unique solution combines the use of the only technology to objectively assess the worker's ability to cope with job demands, with an accessible digital referral platform for SME managers and the self employed, and co...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: OXFORD MEDISTRESS LTD
The project partially answers the question as it discusses the impact of physical and psychological strain on worker health and work participation, but does not directly address the contribution of physical ill health to work-related stress or poor mental health.
In general, work is seen as good for health and well-being and an aid to maintaining independence over the life course. Over the last few years more attention has been paid towards how people can continue to work from mi...
Funded by: MRC
Lead research organisation: Keele University
The project focuses on work-related stress and musculoskeletal conditions, which are the most common causes of work-related ill health in GB.
The project vision is to revolutionise the management of work-related stress. By conducting real-world trials with large employers across a range of business sectors, the project will perfect and deliver a unique measure...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: BIOSTRESS LAB LTD
The project aims to revolutionize the management of work-related stress, providing a unique measure of physiological response to assess stress and resilience impact on employees, aligning with the question's focus on work-related ill health.