UK reaches 17 million mental health sick days in 2026, analysis finds
The UK reaches 17 million mental health sick days for 2026 today, Simplyhealth analysis finds, two days before World Mental Health Day on Saturday.
Thursday 15 October 2026
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The UK reaches 17 million mental health sick days for 2026 today, Simplyhealth analysis finds, two days before World Mental Health Day on Saturday.
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