ArticleFrontiers in health services2026
Prevalence and experiences of presenteeism in the workplace: a cross-sectional survey of an English National Health Service Mental Health Trust.
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Introduction: Presenteeism (working while unwell) is prevalent in the English National Health Service (NHS) workforce and is associated with substantial costs. Currently little is known about the relationship between presenteeism and staff wellbeing within the NHS. To identify the proportion of employees working while unwell and how often this occurs, assess differences in views about presenteeism where long-term conditions and line management responsibilities play a role, and to explore how affected individuals might be identified and supported within the NHS workforce. Method: An online survey with employees of a large NHS Mental Health Trust (9,852 employees) based in the North of England (February-March 2025). Questions were multiple choice or free text. Numerical data were analysed descriptively; text data were analysed thematically. Results: In total, 1,828 (18.6%) employees consented to complete the survey; 80%( Discussion: Employee wellbeing and presenteeism research is relevant, acceptable and of interest to NHS employees. Further research focusing on supporting employees working with long-term conditions is warranted.
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