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Keeping men’s mental health on track The health and wellbeing of the UK’s workforce has never been more high profile, with the pandemic highlighting our dependence on keyworkers, especially those working in transportation, to keep vital services moving
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he spotlight is increasingly focused on mental health, particularly in men, with one in eight now reporting common problems such as anxiety and depression. In male-dominated industries such as the rail sector mental health issues can lead to a higher number of working days lost, reduced productivity, and missed targets. Medigold Health has always focused on helping employers to keep their people in work safe and well. More recently, it has further enhanced its support services for wellbeing and mental health and is well placed to help organisations to think creatively about ways to support male employees. Keeping people in work, safe and well Medigold Health is one of the UK's most trusted providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions. It already supports 20
clients in the rail industry and has worked with employers in the sector for over 20 years. Its work is accredited by the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS). Its dedicated rail team includes specialist doctors and account managers who understand the unique pressures of the sector. Medigold Health services include absence management, employee screening, help with alcohol and drug issues and a range of employee wellbeing specialist services. Working with employers of all sizes from blue chip companies to small and mediumsized enterprises, the business can tailor its services to provide bespoke solutions. Helping employers to look after their greatest asset Medigold Health was set up in 1998 by Dr Mike Goldsmith whose mission was to improve the world of work by helping organisations to look after their most valuable asset: their people. From humble beginnings and a team of just five, Medigold Health has grown into a £33 million business employing 600+ staff across more than 60 locations from its headquarters in Northampton.
With more than 2,500 clients looking after three million individual employees, Medigold Health employs over 280 occupational health clinicians running 100+ clinics across the UK. Always at the forefront of innovation, Medigold Health also operates the largest fleet of mobile screening units in the UK enabling it to conduct medical and alcohol and drug tests on site minimising employee downtime. Its corporate health services are designed to deliver: • A better understanding of workforce health. • Improved intelligence enabling informed decision-making. • The ability to shape organisations using robust data. • The power to boost the wellbeing of employees. • Greater efficiencies leading to reduced costs. Mental health matters – the impact on productivity and performance The business case for supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace has never been clearer. The UK loses around 70 million working days to mental health issues Rail Professional
