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Health Promotion in the Workplace. Abi Howes Workplace Health Promotion Practitioner. Aim. Most of our waking hours are spent at work, which means the working environment can play a big part in our health and wellbeing Why am I here? Highlight the importance of healthy employees
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Health Promotion in the Workplace Abi Howes Workplace Health Promotion Practitioner
Aim Most of our waking hours are spent at work, which means the working environment can play a big part in our health and wellbeing Why am I here? • Highlight the importance of healthy employees • What you will gain as an employer of a healthy workforce
The Facts • Inactive employees are less productive by 5-6 hours per week than active employees (Journal of Occupational Environmental Medicine) • In 2012, workplace absence averaged 7.7 days per employee per year with a reported cost of sickness absence is £600 per employee per year. (CIPD, Absence Management Annual Survey Report 2012) • 24% of adults in England are classified as obese (www.ic.nhs.uk) • Employees who have 5 cigarette breaks a day will be accumulating the equivalent to 28 working days a year (www.workplacehealth.biz/more.html) • 6 out of 10 men and 7 out of 10 women are not active enough to benefit their health(NICE) • Research shows that the implementation of a structured workplace health & wellbeing programme can decrease sickness absence by 30-40% on average. (PriceWaterHouseCoopers)
How can a healthier lifestyle help? • Being physically active can reduce the risk of/alleviate: • Stroke and coronary heart disease • Osteoporosis • Stress/depression • Certain cancers (colon and breast) • Type 2 diabetes • Poor sleep • Eating well can help reduce the risk of: • Certain cancers (bowel, stomach, oesophagus, mouth, breast) • Obesity • Stoke and coronary heart disease • Low energy levels • High blood pressure
How can a healthier lifestyle help? • Quitting Smoking can improve: • Energy levels • Immune system • Levels of stress • Length of life • Reducing consumption of alcohol so that it is not regularly above the recommended daily limit can reduce the risk of: • Liver problems • High blood pressure • Heart attack • Some cancers
What will you gain as an employer? • Reduce the cost of workplace absence through sickness, increasing productivity: • Studies have shown physically active employees take 27% fewer sick days (Health, Work and Wellbeing Programmes) • Several programmes have seen rates lower by 12-36% and a reduction in absenteeism costs of 34% (Kreis J and Bödeker W) • Maximise staff potential and morale • Improve communications and working relationships within the team • Show your commitment to staff’s health and wellbeing • A happier work environment and workforce • Improve recruitment: • Well designed wellness programmes can increase employee job satisfaction and reduce staff turnover by 10-25%(Pricewaterhouse Coopers)
How can ECCH help? Tailored support: • This does not have to be time consuming - Leave all the organising to us • You decide how to progress
ECCH Workplace Health Package • Stop Smoking Clinic • Health Checks • Coordinated walk routes • Training walk leaders to guide lunchtime walks • Activity Taster Session • Jogging/running clubs • Resources and updates for National Promotional Events • Structured Mental Health Workshops i.e. stress and depression • Weight Management Programme (Mytime Active) • Chlamydia Screening Pick Up Points* *14-25 year olds - £2 for every screen received
Wellbeing Zone • Confidential site • Password protected • Healthy Eating Guide • Personal Trainer • Techniques to reduce stress and tension • Weight Management Plan • Food and Fitness Diary • Advice Centre – ask a professional • Member Discounts
Responsibility Deal • Department of Health and Public Health England initiative • This initiative is aimed at all businesses no matter what size • Starting point for business who are thinking about introducing health and wellbeing into their workplace by signing up to some ‘Local Partner’ (up to 250 employees) pledges: • Signing up to Change4Life Employers Guide • Using the Health for Work Advice Line • Providing information on the free, local Stop Smoking Service • Encouraging participation in regular physical activity • Promoting active travel • Where food and drink is available to staff, ensure there are healthy options • Alcohol awareness • Encourage staff to attend free health checks eg NHS Health Checks https://responsibilitydeal.dh.gov.uk/local-partners/
How to take Workplace Health Forward • Sign up receive the monthly East Coast Workplace Health Newsletter • Survey employees to find out what they feel is important and deliver directly to them (with the agreement of the company) • Train a Workplace Health Champion – RSPH Level 2 Health Understanding Improvement • Choose initiatives you feel would be of benefit to your employees and we will arrange delivery • Arrange a promotional information day to raise awareness of the things employees can do to help themselves • Accredited Business Award or Responsibility Deal Partner
And finally…….. For any further information about the Health Promotion Team please contact: Abi Howes – Workplace Health abi.howes@nhs.net or 01493 744419 Tracey Read – Health Promotion traceyread@nhs.net or 01493 744420