Support your teams health and wellbeing

Physically active workers take 27% fewer sick days

Within this module you’ll learn:

• the benefits of physical activity and how your body reacts to exercise
• the relevant guidance relating to physical activity
• the difference between moderate and vigorous intensity exercise
• the four types of physical activity

Almost 70% of adults in the North East are overweight (NHS England).

There is a relationship between food and brain function, therefore what we eat affects our ability to carry out day-to-day tasks, including work.

Within this module you’ll learn:

• how to read food labelling
• what a healthy eating pattern is
• how The Eatwell Guide can help you make healthy choices with your food everyday
• what a balanced meal is and how to allocate portion sizes

Mental health directly influences our overall happiness, job satisfaction, and productivity.

When we feel mentally well, we are better equipped to handle stress, maintain focus, collaborate effectively, and carry out our work.  

Within this module you’ll learn:

• what mental health is
• how to manage your mental wellbeing
• mental health issues in the workplace
• the signs and symptoms of stress
• mental health literacy
• the role of mental health in holistic wellbeing

Stress, depression, and anxiety disorders accounted for 49% of all work-related ill health – an estimated 17.1 million lost days at work (2022/23) (HSE).

By prioritising stress management in the workplace, we can help to develop healthier coping mechanisms, improved resilience, and foster a better work life balance. 

Within this module you’ll learn:

• what stress is
• how stress can impact the workplace
• the triggers of anxiety
• the importance of healthy eating, exercise and sleep 
• how to build resilience 

A recent report shows that 61% of UK employees struggle to be productive due to tiredness and 42% are looking to improve their energy levels.
(Business Health Institute).

Within this module you’ll learn:

• how to create healthier sleep habits
• the benefits of sleep
• the mechanism and stages of sleep
• the signs of insomnia

Almost nine in ten (87%) working women want their employer to be more supportive when it comes to women’s health (simplyhealth).

Within this module you’ll learn:

• how to alleviate the symptoms of menopause
• the different stages of menopause
• the hormonal changes we can expect during menopause
• the symptoms of menopause
• the impact and health risks associated with menopause

Smokers are 33% more likely to miss work than non-smokers (The University of Nottingham).

In this module we look at how smoking and alcohol can have a negative impact on health – and how to make changes to improve your health.

Within this module you’ll learn:

• how to implement change in your drinking and smoking habits
• the current guidelines for drinking and smoking
• the impacts of alcohol and cigarettes on your physical and mental health

Research has shown mindfulness can help employees reduce conflict, increase productivity, enhance creativity, and much more (Champion Health).

In this module we look at how the practice of mindfulness can support health and wellbeing.

Within this module you’ll learn:

• tips on how to change your thinking to be in the present moment 
• what mindfulness is 
• the benefits of mindfulness 
• how mindfulness can be used in different areas of your life  
• when your thoughts and actions are mindful or mindless 

Presenteeism is a growing concern and is estimated to cost the UK £29.3bn

In this module we explore how to create good hybrid working practices and the benefits of work life balance on our mental and physical wellbeing.

Within this module you’ll learn:

• tips to create healthier working habits 
• the benefits of hybrid working 
• the impact of long working hours on your health