Coronavirus: Half of health workers experiencing increased levels of stress and trauma
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Half of health workers experiencing increased levels of stress and trauma

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The poll also found that rates of anxiety and burnout are far higher than usual, with 50 per cent of 996 healthcare workers surveyed saying their mental health had deteriorated since Covid-19 began affecting the UK. Less than a third of healthcare workers felt the government was doing enough to protect their mental health – 43 per cent of those said too little was being done. It also calls for “Covid-19 pay bonus” equivalent to 10 per cent of their salary, plus better mental health provisions for NHS staff. “It is extremely concerning over 70 per cent of healthcare professionals felt the government has not been doing enough to protect and test them, while there is also a worrying level of dissatisfaction in the availability of mental health support for staff, particularly among nurses and midwives.” An NHS England spokesperson said: “NHS staff are currently fighting the biggest healthcare challenge in generations, so extra support is both needed and available, including offering NHS mental health support within trusts, and new text, online and telephone support services.”

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Combination of strikes and rise in flu and Covid ‘a perfect storm for the NHS’
1 year ago

Combination of strikes and rise in flu and Covid ‘a perfect storm for the NHS’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The “double whammy” of strikes …

Why so many healthcare workers are walking off the job
1 year, 2 months ago

Why so many healthcare workers are walking off the job

BBC  

Why so many healthcare workers are walking off the job Kaiser Permanente workers on strike Hospital workers and pharmacists at companies including Kaiser Permanente and Walgreens are organising, demanding better conditions to help with pay, under-staffing and patient care. "In my time, this is the largest wave of healthcare strikes I've seen," says Ingrid Nembhard, professor of healthcare management at …

Healthcare workers ‘felt under-appreciated’ amid weekly pandemic clap
1 year, 3 months ago

Healthcare workers ‘felt under-appreciated’ amid weekly pandemic clap

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Kate Bell, of the Trades Union Congress, said “claps don’t pay the bills” and …

Almost half of doctors say their mental health is worse than during pandemic
1 year, 5 months ago

Almost half of doctors say their mental health is worse than during pandemic

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nearly half of our members tell us their mental health is worse now than …

Post COVID-19, corporates begin offering OPD benefits to employees
1 year, 5 months ago

Post COVID-19, corporates begin offering OPD benefits to employees

The Hindu  

Workplaces have become increasingly employee-friendly of late extending health benefits to staff which go beyond usual hospitalisation coverage. According to the latest report released by risk and human capital consulting firm AON India, based on a survey of 251 big, small and medium-sized companies, more firms are now offering primary care benefits such as consultations, medicines, lab tests and mental …

The silent crisis crippling Britain’s public finances
1 year, 5 months ago

The silent crisis crippling Britain’s public finances

The Telegraph  

Among those who are not working because of sickness, almost 620,000 cite mental health problems as the cause, a jump of more than one-third from just under 460,000 a decade ago. As well as infecting millions, the pandemic also overwhelmed parts of the health service, delayed treatment for other conditions and contributed to vast waiting lists – meaning those who …

One in 10 health workers felt suicidal during pandemic, study finds
1 year, 6 months ago

One in 10 health workers felt suicidal during pandemic, study finds

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. NHS staff need to feel confident that, when they flag concerns, especially about patient …

Staff mental health sick days surge – and cost NHS more than £460m in a year
1 year, 10 months ago

Staff mental health sick days surge – and cost NHS more than £460m in a year

The Independent  

Mental health sick days cost the NHS almost half a billion pounds as staff anxiety and stress levels haved skyrocketed. Covid was still the most common reason for staff sickness last year, according to the analysis, accounting for 4.4 million lost days, while mental health was a close second driving 3 million days off due to illness. “All of this …

Opinion: Biden is ending COVID emergency declarations. But the healthcare worker crisis continues
1 year, 11 months ago

Opinion: Biden is ending COVID emergency declarations. But the healthcare worker crisis continues

LA Times  

Healthcare workers huddle in the COVID-19 unit at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego on Jan. 19, 2022. The pandemic has exacerbated many chronic challenges for the U.S. health system, including the shortage, burnout and inequitable distribution of healthcare workers. Many experienced healthcare workers are leaving this sector or retiring, a trend expected of an aging workforce but enhanced by …

Government to provide financial support for healthcare workers with Long Covid
1 year, 11 months ago

Government to provide financial support for healthcare workers with Long Covid

Dutch News  

Healthcare workers suffering the long-term effects of coronavirus after falling ill with the virus at the start of the pandemic will receive financial support, long-term care minister Conny Helder has told parliament. Healthcare workers were exempted from many of the quarantine rules in the early months to prevent staff shortages putting further strain on the system. Helder said the cabinet …

Government to provide financial support for healthcare workers with Long Covid
1 year, 11 months ago

Government to provide financial support for healthcare workers with Long Covid

Dutch News  

Healthcare workers suffering the long-term effects of coronavirus after falling ill with the virus at the start of the pandemic will receive financial support, long-term care minister Conny Helder has told parliament. Healthcare workers were exempted from many of the quarantine rules in the early months to prevent staff shortages putting further strain on the system. Helder said the cabinet …

A FIFTH of 'long Covid' sufferers still haven't returned to work
1 year, 11 months ago

A FIFTH of 'long Covid' sufferers still haven't returned to work

Daily Mail  

Swathes of young people are still off work with self-reported long Covid and it is wreaking havoc on employers, an analysis suggests. The study, published by New York’s largest workers’ compensation insurer, found 71 percent of people the fund classified as experiencing long Covid were unable to work for six months or more. The vast majority of claimants - 83 …

Britain's NHS nightmare: How COVID-19, cost-cutting and burnout pushed the UK's health system to the brink
2 years ago

Britain's NHS nightmare: How COVID-19, cost-cutting and burnout pushed the UK's health system to the brink

ABC  

In a frantic hospital hall in northern England, a 92-year-old woman lay unwell on a trolley waiting for 33 hours to be taken to a bed. "Emergency medicine in the NHS is facing one of its most challenging times in our history," Dr Ian Higginson, vice-president at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine told ABC News. "We're unable to offload …

More workers calling out sick as flu, coronavirus spread
2 years, 2 months ago

More workers calling out sick as flu, coronavirus spread

NL Times  

Absenteeism due to illness is on the rise again, mainly due to workers getting the flu or coronavirus. Though the number of sick reports due to mental health complaints is also on the rise, NOS reports based on figures from occupational health and safety services Arboned and HumanCapitalCare. “We see that psychological absenteeism has actually been increasing gradually for a …

Sharp increase in people calling in sick with mental health problems
2 years, 3 months ago

Sharp increase in people calling in sick with mental health problems

NL Times  

Illness absenteeism is almost back to pre-pandemic levels. But the share of people calling in sick due to mental health problems - psychological absenteeism - has risen sharply, NU.nl reports based on figures from health and safety service providers HumanCare Capital and ArboNed. “The share of absenteeism for mental health reasons is increasing further in the total number of sick …

Company doctors urge businesses to prepare for fall Covid-19 wave
2 years, 5 months ago

Company doctors urge businesses to prepare for fall Covid-19 wave

NL Times  

There is a “real” chance of another peak in coronavirus infections in the fall, and it is therefore essential that companies make preparations to guarantee the continuity of work. According to Jurriaan Penders, company doctor and director of medical affairs at HumanCapitalCare, the increase in absenteeism is almost entirely due to the coronavirus peak in June. But Penders stressed that …

Over half of people with Long Covid for two years are declared unfit to work
2 years, 6 months ago

Over half of people with Long Covid for two years are declared unfit to work

Dutch News  

A majority of people with Long Covid who are registered with state benefits agency UWV have been so disabled by the virus they are no longer fit for work. Employees who have been ill for two years and unable to work or work full time are eligible for disability benefits based on an evaluation by the UWV, once their sick …

Over half of people with Long Covid for two years are declared unfit to work
2 years, 6 months ago

Over half of people with Long Covid for two years are declared unfit to work

Dutch News  

A majority of people with Long Covid who are registered with state benefits agency UWV have been so disabled by the virus they are no longer fit for work. Employees who have been ill for two years and unable to work or work full time are eligible for disability benefits based on an evaluation by the UWV, once their sick …

The workers battling long Covid
2 years, 6 months ago

The workers battling long Covid

BBC  

The workers battling long Covid Getty Images Although many people recover from Covid-19 quickly, not all do. Long Covid isn’t just testing the medical system; in the workplace, many employees like Brandon have been forced to push through their symptoms, scale back responsibilities or leave jobs altogether. ‘It’s like being in a time warp’ ‘Long Covid’ – the term initially …

Australians admit they kept showing up to work despite having Covid-19 symptoms
2 years, 7 months ago

Australians admit they kept showing up to work despite having Covid-19 symptoms

Daily Mail  

About 20 per cent of Australians admit they risked working while having Covid-19 symptoms to make ends meet. Around 20 per cent of Australians admit they risked working while having Covid-19 symptoms in order to make ends meet. stock image The Australia Institute's Centre for Future Work director Jim Stanford said millions of workers had either used up their paid …

New report reveals COVID's toll on the mental health of frontline doctors and nurses
2 years, 8 months ago

New report reveals COVID's toll on the mental health of frontline doctors and nurses

NPR  

New report reveals COVID's toll on the mental health of frontline doctors and nurses A new report details the economic, mental and physical health of healthcare workers. CHATTERJEE: You know, we've heard so much about health care workers being burned out, but this report really shows that it's way beyond burnout. CHATTERJEE: And, you know, Gold herself received a federal …

Hundreds of healthcare workers with Long Covid lose their jobs, union says
2 years, 8 months ago

Hundreds of healthcare workers with Long Covid lose their jobs, union says

Dutch News  

Several hundred healthcare workers have lost their jobs because they suffer from Long Covid and have been off work sick for two years, the FNV trade union federation said on Friday. The figures come from a union survey of 518 healthcare workers who have been hit by Long Covid. And as thanks for doing a heroic task, they have been …

Hundreds of healthcare workers with Long Covid lose their jobs, union says
2 years, 8 months ago

Hundreds of healthcare workers with Long Covid lose their jobs, union says

Dutch News  

Several hundred healthcare workers have lost their jobs because they suffer from Long Covid and have been off work sick for two years, the FNV trade union federation said on Friday. The figures come from a union survey of 518 healthcare workers who have been hit by Long Covid. And as thanks for doing a heroic task, they have been …

I Was A COVID Doctor. Here's The One Thing I Refuse To Do As We 'Get Back To Normal.'
2 years, 9 months ago

I Was A COVID Doctor. Here's The One Thing I Refuse To Do As We 'Get Back To Normal.'

Huff Post  

A nurse gives medication to a patient with COVID-19 in the medical intensive care unit at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center on April 24, 2020, in New York City. Health care workers are not OK. As the transition back to “normal” begins, our clinics — echoing the rest of the nation — are moving toward a new stage of the …

Long Covid fuelling staff absences among UK employers, research finds
2 years, 11 months ago

Long Covid fuelling staff absences among UK employers, research finds

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Long Covid has become one …

As hospitals reel, California tells coronavirus-positive medical workers to stay on the job
2 years, 11 months ago

As hospitals reel, California tells coronavirus-positive medical workers to stay on the job

LA Times  

Daylong waits in the emergency room. State officials are attempting to address California’s staffing shortage through a sweeping policy change that allows asymptomatic healthcare workers who have tested positive for the coronavirus to return to work immediately. The decision is “irresponsible and a huge mistake that will jeopardize everyone’s health,” said Rosanna Mendez, executive director of SEIU 121RN, a union …

Victorian COVID-19 hospitalisations rise to 861 as 37,994 new cases, 13 deaths reported
2 years, 11 months ago

Victorian COVID-19 hospitalisations rise to 861 as 37,994 new cases, 13 deaths reported

ABC  

The number of COVID-19 patients in Victorian hospitals has hit a new pandemic high, as the wave of Omicron infections continues to place pressure on the healthcare system. Key points: There are more than 170,000 active cases in Victoria, sending thousands of workers into isolation Health services are struggling to maintain staffing as COVID-19 hospitalisations continue to rise The Premier …

Covid-19: Military steps in to support NHS as staff absences jump 59% in a week
3 years ago

Covid-19: Military steps in to support NHS as staff absences jump 59% in a week

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The armed forces are supporting the NHS in various parts …

Sharp increase in hospital workers getting Covid
3 years ago

Sharp increase in hospital workers getting Covid

NL Times  

The number of coronavirus infections among hospital workers is increasing significantly, especially among nurses and carers. This is really a big city problem," Amsterdam UMC director Mark Kramer said to the newspaper. "We see the repercussions of the infections among Amsterdam residents - 40 percent test positive - in our staff. With high numbers of Covid infections on top of …

500 care workers face redundancy after developing Long Covid
3 years ago

500 care workers face redundancy after developing Long Covid

Dutch News  

Over 500 healthcare workers face losing their jobs because they are suffering from Long Covid and have been on sick pay for the regulation two years, according to the FNV trade union federation. The public health institute RIVM estimates 238,000 healthcare workers caught coronavirus and, the FNV says, most of the Long Covid reports they have had come from people …

500 care workers face redundancy after developing Long Covid
3 years ago

500 care workers face redundancy after developing Long Covid

Dutch News  

Over 500 healthcare workers face losing their jobs because they are suffering from Long Covid and have been on sick pay for the regulation two years, according to the FNV trade union federation. The public health institute RIVM estimates 238,000 healthcare workers caught coronavirus and, the FNV says, most of the Long Covid reports they have had come from people …

NHS hospital staff absences through Covid quadruple in London, data shows
3 years ago

NHS hospital staff absences through Covid quadruple in London, data shows

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NHS hospital staff absences due to Covid have nearly quadrupled …

WHO says COVID may have killed 180,000 health workers
3 years, 2 months ago

WHO says COVID may have killed 180,000 health workers

Al Jazeera  

UN agency steps up calls for governments to do more to protect and support workers as the pandemic continues to grow. The World Health Organisation has estimated between 80,000 and 180,000 healthcare workers have died worldwide due to COVID-19, warning of the danger of burnout, anxiety and fatigue as the virus continues to spread around the world. Healthcare workers have …

The Covid-19 fallout: An imminent mental health epidemic among health workers
3 years, 2 months ago

The Covid-19 fallout: An imminent mental health epidemic among health workers

Hindustan Times  

During the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak of 2003, a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and sleep disorders were noted among health care workers. The occupational burnout During the Covid-19 pandemic, a systematic review across 21 countries found a high prevalence of moderate depression, anxiety, and PTSD among health care workers. The situation among Covid-19 warriors is …

Healthcare workers face stigma after Covid outbreak: ICMR study
3 years, 3 months ago

Healthcare workers face stigma after Covid outbreak: ICMR study

Hindustan Times  

A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research on healthcare workers from 11 cities in the country, including Noida, has found that the subjects reported major family issues and faced stigma from society following the Covid-19 outbreak last year. The Indian Council of Medical Research conducted the study on healthcare workers from 11 cities in the country, including …

COVID-19 pandemic had psychosocial impact on healthcare workers, study says
3 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19 pandemic had psychosocial impact on healthcare workers, study says

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A study by the Indian Council of Medical Research has revealed that increase in the work volume and intensity, manifestations of stigma and additional responsibilities of healthcare workers, who had to adapt to new protocols and adjust to the 'new normality' amid the COVID-19 pandemic, had a psychosocial impact on them. According to the study published in the …

A COVID Surge Is Overwhelming U.S. Hospitals, Raising Fears Of Rationed Care
3 years, 4 months ago

A COVID Surge Is Overwhelming U.S. Hospitals, Raising Fears Of Rationed Care

NPR  

A COVID Surge Is Overwhelming U.S. Hospitals, Raising Fears Of Rationed Care Enlarge this image toggle caption Kyle Green/AP Kyle Green/AP The U.S. health care system is again buckling under the weight of a COVID-19 surge that has filled more than 100,000 hospital beds nationwide and forced some states to consider enacting "crisis standards of care" — a last resort …

Covid: Young people say their prospects are dwindling and wellbeing suffering after pandemic
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid: Young people say their prospects are dwindling and wellbeing suffering after pandemic

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The overwhelming majority of young people feel that their employment prospects …

Ensuring mental well-being amid Covid-19
3 years, 4 months ago

Ensuring mental well-being amid Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

The pandemic has affected almost every aspect of our lives, especially our mental health. About 2500 prescriptions every month, as opposed to 1750 prescriptions per month in the pre-pandemic era, are being given to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, and other related symptoms,” says Dr Kushal Banerjee, a senior homeopath from Dr. Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic. Experts feel …

COVID-19 Delta surge: Are healthcare workers at a breaking point?
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 Delta surge: Are healthcare workers at a breaking point?

Al Jazeera  

On Thursday, August 12 at 19:30 GMT: Anger, frustration, fear, shame – those are just some of the emotions frontline workers in the United States are grappling with as their hospitals once again fill up with coronavirus cases. Some of the worst hit areas like Florida and Arkansas are even seeing children’s hospitals fill up with COVID-19 cases. “I don’t …

Study discusses psychological consequences of Covid on healthcare
3 years, 5 months ago

Study discusses psychological consequences of Covid on healthcare

Deccan Chronicle  

Bonn: A new study has highlighted the protective factors that can help people cope with the severe strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study conducted by the University of Bonn is based on a large joint online survey at the University Hospitals Bonn, Erlangen, Ulm, Dresden, and Cologne, which also involves many other hospitals in Germany. "Alongside physicians and …

New virus surge sends younger patients to Spain’s hospitals
3 years, 5 months ago

New virus surge sends younger patients to Spain’s hospitals

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Julio Miranda had never felt the threat of the coronavirus too close. “It’s only when the virus hits you that you take it much more seriously,” Miranda said this week from a hospital room overlooking Barcelona’s beachfront where he recovered after a week in intensive care, conscious but connected to a machine aiding his oxygen intake. Spain’s …

New virus surge sends younger patients to Spain's hospitals
3 years, 5 months ago

New virus surge sends younger patients to Spain's hospitals

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It's only when the virus hits you that you …

Pandemic left majority of care workers physically and mentally exhausted
3 years, 7 months ago

Pandemic left majority of care workers physically and mentally exhausted

NL Times  

A majority of nurses, caregivers and doctors suffer from physical or mental complaints 15 months after the start of the coronavirus crisis. Burnout and post-traumatic stress disorder are lurking," Bianca Buurman of medical organization V&VN told NOS. In a joint study, V&VN and the Federation of Medical Specialists surveyed some 7,000 healthcare professionals on their well-being. The research also found …

Healthcare Workers are Three Times More Likely to Get Covid-19 Than the Rest: Study
3 years, 7 months ago

Healthcare Workers are Three Times More Likely to Get Covid-19 Than the Rest: Study

News 18  

Health care workers were three times more likely to become infected during the Covid-19 pandemic compared to the general population, according to a study. “A lot of attention during the pandemic has been around PPE for doctors and nurses but we found that dentists, health care assistants and porters were the staff most likely to test positive,” said lead researcher …

Employee assistance programmes find wider focus as companies battle the Second Wave
3 years, 8 months ago

Employee assistance programmes find wider focus as companies battle the Second Wave

The Hindu  

The urgency arising from the Second Wave of the Coronavirus pandemic is causing many companies to rework their employee assistance programmes, says a recent study. A ‘COVID Benefits Survey 2021’ by ANSR, a global organisation that establishes and operates Global Capability Centres, shows that 80% of Indian companies have introduced features in their EAPs to combat the COVID crisis. In …

Mental health issues among healthcare workers on the rise
3 years, 9 months ago

Mental health issues among healthcare workers on the rise

Live Mint  

"The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to provide updated prevalence estimates for depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder among health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic," say researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, U.K., who conducted a new systematic review of 65 studies from around the world, involving a total of 97,333 healthcare …

‘Worse than war’: Health workers on a year of the pandemic
3 years, 9 months ago

‘Worse than war’: Health workers on a year of the pandemic

Al Jazeera  

In the year since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic, doctors, nurses and medical staff have been at the forefront of the battle against COVID-19. As South Africa’s first wave took hold, she was among the staff on the COVID-19 ward at New Somerset Hospital in Cape Town. Dr Vojtech Weiss, Czech Republic Cardiologist Vojtech …

Nurses and female healthcare workers most likely to suffer ‘mental distress during Covid crisis’
3 years, 11 months ago

Nurses and female healthcare workers most likely to suffer ‘mental distress during Covid crisis’

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Nurses and …

‘I have never seen so many nurses cry during shifts’ – the mental health of NHS workers is on the brink
3 years, 11 months ago

‘I have never seen so many nurses cry during shifts’ – the mental health of NHS workers is on the brink

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Every shift is a struggle.” Some …

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