Health and Wellbeing at Work: a new focus within Belfast HSC Trust Jaclyn Crowe, Senior HR Manager Brendan McConaghy, Lead Physio, Occupational Health

The case for Employee Wellbeing

New NICE guidelines for employee wellbeing A core priority for the top management All managers to act as role models & view wellbeing as a central part of their role All managers to challenge behaviour that may adversely impact on wellbeing Employer to make sure staff feel valued & cared for

Health & Wellbeing at Work - structures Steering Group (est 2012) Non Exec Chair HR / HI / OH / H&S / Chaplaincy / TU Directorate Leads PHA BITC Sub Group J Crowe Chair HR / HI / OH / H&S / Chaplaincy

Health & Wellbeing at Work – the journey so far Initiatives – Here 4 U* – Mental Health and Bereavement support leaflets – Cycle to Work – Shared Reading Initiative – Improving Working Lives – Health Fairs – Staffcare – Emotional wellbeing courses – Fast track Physiotherapy Service* – Smoking Cessation Service (staff get 12 weeks NRT free) Communication strategy: -Intranet with health & wellbeing information and updates -Bi annual newsletter -Yammer

2015/16: Time to step things up b well website b well App What’s New?

What is the b well app? A health and well-being platform that aims to give Belfast Trust employees some of the tools that they need to improve and maintain their health. It offers busy Belfast Trust staff the opportunity to dip in and out of resources at a time that is convenient to them. Focusses on

Pooling of content from a range of respected sources Unique content composed by the Occupational Health Physiotherapy team and Clinical Psychology. Ability to update app at any stage- user only needs to click the refresh button to see most up to date content.

AUDIO AND VIDEO DEMO

2015/16: Time to step things up 2015/16: 2 annual themes: –Smoking cessation: Stoptober Workplace Challenge –Physical Activity / weight loss management £ for lb, Sit Less Move More, Active Travel inc Belfast Bikes, Standing desks trial, Take a break pilot, RVH gym and corporate m’ship deals What’s New? Plus….. Widespread roll out of Mindfulness Programmes and ACT Therapy* Ring fenced healthy lifestyle training for staff New focus on support for staff who are carers

Official Launch Event staff attended 23 exhibitors

New Communication & Marketing Strategy Corporate induction Wellbeing champions network Annual wellbeing survey Directorate wellbeing dashboards