Nice to be prompted to take part in Dry January. I'm a few days late to the party due to having a January birthday but will be extending my month dry of alcohol into early February. I'll be using the Try Dry app to help track my time off drinking for January and beyond.

With forecasts saying snow is on the way it can be challenging to keep fit, the top resolution in 2024. DoingOurBit is a one-stop shop to help you meet your health and wellbeing goals. The website & App are accessible to all NHS & social care staff. doingourbit.org.uk

#HappyFriday!🖤It's almost the weekend again, and maybe like last weekend you're feeling a bit confused about how best to approach it. #FridayFeels

With the colder weather persisting, it can be hard maintain fitness goals. Luckily, I've found a great solution that keeps me active - swimming! 🏊‍♀️ Swim England's PoolFinder tool is an excellent resource for finding a (heated) pool or club near you. swimming.org/poolfinder/

🔵 or ☕? For 2024 #BlueMonday, supposedly the most depressing day of the year, falls on 15th January Started by Samaritans #BrewMonday takes a more positive spin, encouraging people to reach out to others and get together over ‘a brew’. samaritans.org/support-us/cam…

Today is Blue Monday and I am taking positive action to boost my wellbeing. by signing up to Action for Happiness' 10 Days of Happiness programme. It helps you learn simple daily actions which are proven to give you a boost and help you feel happier. 10daysofhappiness.org

This recent NHS Employers article sheds light on how sleep and fatigue can impact the health of staff, with practical recommendations for improving the quality of sleep and rest. Let's prioritise the importance of sleep for overall health and wellbeing. nhsemployers.org/articles/sleep….

Another superb resource from The King's Fund for NHS colleagues: Leading well for staff health and wellbeing in the NHS kingsfund.org.uk/courses/leadin… #ourNHSpeople #NHS #health #wellbeing #employeehealth #staffwellbeing #Leadingwell

Addressing work overload, unrealistic job demands and excessive working hours to reduce stress are key to moving the dial on growing a workplace culture of health and wellbeing. #employeehealth #staffwellbeing #ourNHSpeople #NHS #stress

Time to Talk Day is coming up on Thursday 1 February 2024! It's a UK-wide initiative that encourages us all to be more open about our mental health. Check out the website for lots of ideas and tools to help you and your workplace get involved. timetotalkday.co.uk

"Research demonstrates a very clear link between how well staff are feeling, their levels of mental health & the quality of care that they deliver.” Kevin Teoh at our Health Service Journal webinar, on the need for adequate mental health support for NHS and social care staff. #FundNHSHubs

🔍 Check out this insightful summary and recording of the Health Service Journal mental health webinar 'Providing mental health support to NHS staff' in association with British Psychological Society hsj.co.uk/mental-health/… #FundNHSHubs #employeehealth #staffwellbeing #mentalhealth

Join in #FriendlyFebruary and take action to boost your relationships and be a good friend to others. Action for Happiness is calling on everyone to participate in the month-long campaign aimed at spreading kindness and promoting positive relationships. Let’s spread the happiness! 😊

Check out my latest article: Creating a health and wellbeing strategy to help drive a culture of health and wellbeing linkedin.com/pulse/creating… via LinkedIn

Like many NHS staff, burnout has been a challenge I've faced due to chronic and excessive workloads. It's crucial for NHS organisations to address burnout to ensure staff wellbeing and high-quality patient care is sustainable. nhsemployers.org/articles/suppo….

Back to work today after a few days off to recharge the batteries exploring Belgium 🇧🇪 and France 🇫🇷 Taking a break from work can have a significant positive impact on your work-life balance and overall mood. #worklifebalance #annualleave #employeehealth #staffwellbeing

As someone who was trained in Mental Health First Aid 3 years ago, I am looking forward to attending a refresher course. MHFA England® offers a range of training courses. Interested in learning more? Check out mhfaengland.org to find out how you can make a difference.

Workplaces need to be safe and supportive environments which ensure staff have the resources they need to thrive to help tackle the issue of long-term sickness. theguardian.com/business/2024/… #EmployeeWellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness #WorkplaceSafety #Wellbeingatwork

Check out my latest article: 5 factors to grow a culture of health and wellbeing linkedin.com/pulse/5-factor…

Feeling stressed out? Want to manage workplace stress better? For #StressAwarenessMonth I share my top tips.