HEALTH AND WELLBEING By Rob Kelly IN ASSOCIATION WITH:
COUNTING THE COST OF WORK-RELATED ILLNESS
It is a growing national problem and it is affecting businesses across Lancashire. Work-related illnesses are costing the UK economy more than £415m a week, according to a recent report by the TUC.
Its analysis of official statistics revealed that the number of days lost due to health conditions – including stress, depression and anxiety – has shot up by a third since 2010.
And in 2022-23 – the latest year for which figures are available – work-related ill-health is estimated to have reduced the nation’s economic output by £21.6bn.
Other equally stark reports highlight that the cost of poor mental health to UK employers now stands at £51bn annually. Presenteeism, where employees work while unwell and perform below their full potential, costs businesses £24bn per year.
Businesses that support the health and wellbeing of their workforce are seeing the benefit. Figures from professional service business Deloitte show that every pound in invested in wellbeing returns around £7.40 in increased productivity.
YOLO Wellbeing is a Preston-based company specialising in enhancing workplace health and
employee engagement through a combination of hands-on therapies and digital wellness solutions.
Founder Cheryle Britton says: “Health and wellbeing isn’t just a nice idea – it’s good business.
“A workplace that looks after its people is stronger, more resilient and more successful. It all starts with leadership showing that wellbeing isn’t just a box to tick – it’s how you do things.”
out of work or for those who have had to stop working because of a health condition.
Cheryle describes it as “a step in the right direction” and adds: “It’s clear that the region requires ongoing investment in wellbeing to ensure that businesses can thrive, employees stay healthy, and the wider community can grow stronger and more resilient.”
Cheryle says that burnout is affecting people: We believe in promoting good health and
wellbeing, focusing on prevention, not cure. Poor health’s rarely the real problem, it’s a symptom of something deeper
Cheryle highlights ‘WorkWell’, a national support service designed to help disabled people and people with health conditions to start, stay or succeed in work. It was rolled out across Lancashire at the start of the year.
Created as part of the government’s plan to help people with health conditions back to work, the service provides tailored help and assessment for people aged 16 and above at risk of falling
“Burnout is your body’s way of saying loud and clear: ‘I’ve had enough – I can’t keep going like this.’
“If we’re serious about building workplaces where people don’t burn out, health and wellbeing can’t be an afterthought – it needs to be right at the heart of your culture.
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