🌍 World Hepatitis Day – 28th July | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
🌍 World Hepatitis Day – 28th July | Promoting Health in the Workplace | Consensus HR
World Hepatitis Day, observed on 28th July, is a global awareness campaign led by the World Health Organisation (WHO), aiming to raise understanding of viral hepatitis and its impact on health systems, workplaces, and communities. With nearly 354 million people living with hepatitis B and C globally, employers have a vital role in ensuring safe, supportive, and health-conscious working environments.
Why It Matters for Employers and HR Teams
At Consensus HR, we believe in promoting employee health and wellbeing as a critical component of an effective HR strategy. Hepatitis can often be a hidden illness, with many individuals unaware they are infected. Left untreated, it can lead to serious long-term health conditions such as liver disease and cancer, impacting employee productivity, attendance, and overall workplace morale.
Employers are encouraged to:
Promote awareness among staff through internal communications and training.
Maintain strict confidentiality and sensitivity when supporting employees with health conditions.
Ensure inclusive sickness absence and return-to-work policies are in place.
Support workplace health screenings and access to medical support where possible.
Review occupational health and safety procedures, particularly where there is potential for contact with blood or bodily fluids.
💬 Comment from Matthew Chilcott, Owner of Consensus HR:
“World Hepatitis Day reminds us how crucial it is for employers to create safe, informed workplaces where employee health is prioritised. Whether it’s hepatitis or another chronic condition, employers must foster environments where people feel supported and have access to the right policies, advice, and medical signposting. A robust HR strategy should always consider employee wellbeing alongside operational needs.”
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At Consensus HR, we support businesses in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and surrounding areas with developing legally compliant HR policies, health-related absence procedures, and occupational health support that put employee wellbeing at the heart of your operations.
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