A new capital fund of £10m has been awarded to improve the provision of occupational health services to NHS staff. It will also increase the availability of NHS Plus - the network of NHS occupational health departments that provide health services to small- and medium-sized employers.

Announcing the new funding health minister Rosie Winterton said: 'NHS Plus makes good business sense for all employers, large, medium and small. If your staff are off sick because of back pain, stress or any other work related problem, your business suffers. A healthy workplace makes for good business.'

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A new capital fund of£10m has been awarded to improve the provision of occupational health services to NHS staff. It will also increase the availability of NHS Plus - the network of NHS occupational health departments that provide health services to small- and medium-sized employers.

Announcing the new funding health minister Rosie Winterton said: 'NHS Plus makes good business sense for all employers, large, medium and small. If your staff are off sick because of back pain, stress or any other work related problem, your business suffers. A healthy workplace makes for good business.'

To read the press release click here