Glenn Roeder Collapse Highlights Need for Stress Management

West Ham Utd manager Glenn Roeder was taken to hospital on Bank Holiday Monday after collapsing with chest pains following his team's nerve-racking 1-0 win over Middlesbrough.

The collapse is thought to have been caused by work-related stress; West Ham are currently on the brink of relegation from the Premiership, and Glen Roeder has been subjected to pressure from the club and fans.

The incident has naturally attracted a great deal of media attention, and is a timely reminder of the need for stress management policies and procedures in the workplace.

Dr Simon Fradd of the Doctor Patient Partnership - commenting on its new campaign to raise awareness levels aboust stress, said: “Stress is the second biggest cause of sickness absence days of employees in the UK. This has enormous impact for employees, employers and society as a whole...

"The role of the occupational health department and personnel cannot be emphasised more as an excellent source of advice and support for people experiencing stress at work. Employees need to feel they are able to approach their employer to talk about work-related stress."

For general guidance on stress at work, search for "stress" on the Workplacelaw Network or visit the dedicated HSE website, www.hse.gov.uk/stress/.

The latest statement on the West Ham Utd website says that Glenn Roeder is currently in a stable condition and further tests will be carried out today.
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