Report - Over ten million UK workers lack access to workplace health support, new RSPH report calls for universal ‘right to a healthy workplace’

A new report by the Royal Society for Public Health reveals that 47% of the UK workforce lacks access to essential health support, including routine health checks and flu vaccinations. The report calls for a universal "right to a healthy workplace" and highlights that employees in lower-paid industries, such as agriculture and hospitality, are disproportionately affected. It suggests several recommendations to improve workplace health and reduce economic costs associated with ill health.

Key Points

• Health Inequality: Lower-paid workers are more likely to miss out on health support.
• Economic Impact: Ill health costs the UK economy approximately £100 billion annually.
• Recommendations:- Establish a mandatory national Health Work Standard.
• Ensure sick pay is available from day one of employment.
• Support SMEs in investing in workforce health.
• Create standardised data for monitoring workforce health.

• Call for Action: Emphasises the need for government and businesses to collaborate on improving workplace health.

RSPH report finds that over ten million UK workers lack access to workplace health supportRoyal Society for Public Health report shows that nearly half (47%) of the UK workforce is without access to essential health support, such as routine health checks or flu vaccinations.www.rsph.org.uk