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What is the menopause? There are three stages of the menopause; perimenopause, menopause and post menopause and over thirty reported symptoms of the menopause. Menopause occurs when a woman has had changes in their cycle over a twelve-month period, due to changes in hormone levels. Many women will go through the menopause ...

We’re delighted to announce  that Smart Clinic are now a SEQOHS accredited occupational health provider. Outstanding occupational health has always been our top priority for clients, and we’re now recognised as a safe, effective and quality occupational health service by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine UK’s accreditation scheme, SEQOHS. Smart Clinic were ...

Getting to know us We are a progressive occupational health provider based in Northwich, Cheshire. Taking a great pride in what we do, we place an emphasis on quality, not quantity and getting our services right. We are nurse led, with a multi-skilled approach and we have super smart technology to support ...

Are you looking for an occupational health provider but you’re not sure who to trust? Looking through reviews and references from existing clients is arguably the best place to start, and end your search. You can obtain independent feedback, and hear all about the ‘warts and all’ experiences that other clients ...

What is flexible working? Flexible working is defined by the UK government as ‘a way of working that suits an employee’s needs’. Flexible working by its very nature suggests that an employee is working outside of the organisations ‘normal’ working pattern. There are many reasons why people would want to request flexible ...

We’re really excited to announce our series of webinars and ‘Wellbeing Insights’ sessions over the next few months. These are delivered by experts from Smart Clinic and some of our fantastic partner organisations. Our first session is with our neurodiversity partners ‘Cognassist’ on 6th March, where we discuss cognitive mapping and how ...

Asthenopia is the medical term for eye strain which is a common problem for some people who spend an increasing amount of time looking at a screen. Although one of the most common causes of eye strain is due to computer and digital screen use, other causes may be due ...

SAD is a type of depression. Less sunlight and shorter days are thought to be linked to a chemical change in the brain and may be the cause of SAD. Most people with SAD will experience symptoms during the winter months. This can also be known as the ‘winter blues. Symptoms ...

In very simple terms, as food is digested, the hormone insulin is released by the pancreas (in the upper abdomen) to process and metabolise carbohydrates and sugars to convert into energy.   Diabetes develops when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin. The risk is then of raised blood sugar (glucose) ...

Did you know that if you have a disability or health condition you can get support from the Government via a scheme called Access to Work?As part of Access to Work, an individual may be eligible for: a grant to help pay for practical support with your work support with managing your ...