Individuals are struggling with their health

 Around 22.6% of UK adults report symptoms of anxiety or depression, reflecting widespread emotional wellbeing challenges across the population.

Around 1 in 4 UK adults experience a mental health problem each year.

 Stress, depression, and anxiety account for the majority of work-related ill-health absences, contributing to millions of working days lost each year and highlighting how workplace pressures affect overall health.

Work-related stress, depression, and anxiety accounted for 17.1 million working days lost in the UK in 2022/23.

 Significant proportions of adults report sleep difficulties, which are strongly linked to poorer mental and physical health outcomes, including reduced recovery and increased risk of chronic conditions - making sleep a major daily wellbeing challenge.

1 in 3 UK adults report insomnia or poor sleep quality.

 A large share of the population does not meet recommended physical activity levels, which is associated with increased risk of non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and depression.

63% of UK adults do not meet recommended physical activity guidelines.

 Musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., back pain and RSI) are common and frequently contribute to pain, reduced mobility, and absence from work, often occurring alongside or exacerbating mental strain.  

Musculoskeletal conditions account for over 30 million lost working days annually in the UK.

 Many people experience loneliness at work and in their communities, a recognised risk factor for long-term health problems including cardiovascular issues and elevated stress responses.  

Around 7% of UK adults report feeling lonely “often or always”.