There is no disputing the fact that sickness absence has a huge negative impact on the performance of any business. According to the Department of Works & Pensions: Approximately 130 million days are lost due to sickness absence and poor health every year in the United Kingdom Sickness absenteeism costs the national economy £100 billion a year If staff members are consistently absent then this can affect the business in different ways: Productivity levels can fall Company reputation can be affected Staff morale diminishes Staff turnover increases Financial costs increase Prevention is Better Than Cure According to the NHS the 5 most common preventable diseases are: Cancer Heart disease Strok

Gluten is the subject of much debate in the health world. There are so many different perspectives on gluten and whether it is harmful to our health that it can be confusing to know what advice to follow. Knowing all the facts about foods helps you make healthier choices, so I have put together an article all about gluten to help you understand how gluten works and why some people find a gluten free diet benefits their health and wellbeing. What is Gluten? Gluten is the collective name for the group of proteins found in grains such as wheat, rye, spelt and barley. Most of our gluten intake comes from wheat and wheat based products such as bread, pasta and baked goods, but gluten is present i