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Wales introduce minimum alcohol pricing
From 2nd March, there was a change in the way alcohol is sold in Wales, with the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP). Retailers and any outlets serving alcohol must charge at…Mar 11, 20 -
New report highlights scale & causes of prescription drug dependence in UK
A new report has highlighted the scale and causes of prescription drug prevalence in the UK. In 2017, the minister for public health and primary care commissioned Public Health England (PHE) to…Dec 3, 19 -
Addressing Drugs & Alcohol in the Workplace
Within any business, companies seek to outline clear methods in which employees should act and behave whilst carrying out their roles. These rules are outlined in company workplace policies. Every business –…Sep 10, 19 -
FORS Associate membership approval for RTS
Randox Testing Services are pleased to announce we have received approval to become an Associate of the Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS). The Scheme is a voluntary accreditation scheme encompassing all aspects…Jun 17, 19 -
The Effects of Alcohol and Drugs on Mental Health
A person’s mental health refers to the condition of their psychological and emotional well-being. Poor mental health can have severe ramifications, and so it is very important that people take care of…May 14, 19 -
New wastewater data reveals drug consumption trends across Europe
A new report has been published by the Europe-wide SCORE Group, in association with The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), which analysed wastewater in 73 European cities in…Mar 22, 19 -
RTS Update on the Manchester Incident
RTS Update on the Manchester Incident In January 2017 RTS discovered alleged manipulation of quality data within its laboratory processes in Manchester. The matter was reported immediately to the Police, The Forensic…Dec 6, 18 -
Safety & Health Expo 2018 – Round Up
Just like that the Safety & Health Expo 2018 came and went. The three day event held at the Excel London allowed RTS to showcase its products and services to a wide…Jun 27, 18 -
Drug Use In England
The misuse of drugs, including alcohol and other substances can be harmful to your health in both the short term and the long term. In 2016/17 there were 7,545 hospital admissions with…May 3, 18 -
Workplace Case Study | Sugarman Occupational Health Services
Sugarman Occupational Health Services is one of the leading occupational health providers in the UK. A SEQOHS accredited organisation, Sugarman help companies resolve workforce health issues by addressing them professionally through absence…May 2, 18
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