Majority of UK workforce went to work while unwell in 2017 - Bupa

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With sick leave at its lowest for decades, new Bupa research has suggested millions of employees headed into work last year, despite being unwell, feeling pain or suffering from mental illness.

Two-thirds (64%) of UK employees have gone into work within the last 12 months despite feeling unwell, while a third (27%) have ignored their doctor's advice to stay at home, research by Bupa has revealed. The percentage of those working while suffering from musculoskeletal issues, such as back and neck ache, was 34% - and 29% endured stress, depression and anxiety while in the workplace. The findings come after the latest government figures (2016) showed sick leave at its lowest since records began in 1993. But with most employers pushing for increased productivity in 2018, Bupa's...

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