Not so 'sick note Britain'? | Brits working through pain as those leaving workforce through sickness hits record highs

Brits working through pain as those leaving workforce through sickness hits record highs

A huge number of Brits are working through pain, with a quarter reported to be taking painkillers due to a work-related injury, new research suggests.

The survey of 2000 British workers carried out by National Accident Helpline, which offers advice and support to people who’ve been injured through no fault of their own, found that a third of Brits are regularly working through pain as they cannot afford time off.

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