I am focusing on the impact of Musculoskeletal (MSK) problems
in particular, under the following categories for the last 12 months :
Top 3 reasons for sickness absence
Top 3 staff groups affected by MSK sickness
Top 3 age groups absence for MSK
Rates for Men and Women absence rates for MSK
Days lost to MSK
Cost to NHS due to MSK sickness absence
Thank you for your recent request.
Please see below data for all Public Health Wales (including hosted bodies such as the NHS Executive) from 1st August 2023 – 31st July 2024.
Top 3 reasons for sickness absence
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S13 Cold, Cough, Flu – Influenza S25 Gastrointestinal problems S10 Anxiety/stress/depression/other psychiatric illnesses
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Top 3 staff groups affected by Musculoskeletal (MSK) sickness
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Additional Clinical Services
Healthcare Scientists
Top 3 age groups absence for Musculoskeletal (MSK)
56-60
41-45
51-55
Rates for Men and Women absence rates for Musculoskeletal (MSK)
Female 85%
Male 15%
Days lost to Musculoskeletal (MSK)
Absence Days - 2,639.17
Cost to NHS due to Musculoskeletal (MSK) sickness absence
£306,894
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If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint or review, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. Generally, the ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the complaints procedure provided by the Trust. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at:
Information Commissioner for Wales
2nd Floor
Churchill House
Churchill Way
Cardiff
CF10 2HH
Telephone: 029 2067 8400
Email: wales@ico.org.uk