Workplace Health

Adults in employment and those self-employed spend a large proportion of their time working, as such our jobs, and our workplaces, can have a large impact on our health and wellbeing.

Most large corporates have occupational health teams with wellbeing programmes in place for staff, but smaller businesses and those self-employed often don't have the resources to put wellbeing plans in place.

Public Health has created Workplace Health support for the county's businesses.

The support available has been carefully crafted after a period of consultation with Wiltshire businesses and health care professionals.

Workplace Health Website

Hosted by The Enterprise Network, owned and operated by Wiltshire Council, Public Health - these Workplace Health - The Enterprise Network (opens new window) dedicated webpages provide information and signposting for business owners, managers and staff on various workplace health matters:

Benefits of a healthy workplace (opens new window) - Healthy workplaces promote and protect mental and physical health and wellbeing. They are positive and productive places where individuals and organisations can flourish and thrive
Financial wellbeing (opens new window) - Employers can support both the financial and emotional wellbeing of their workforce, as well as their productivity by creating a culture of support, education and signposting to trusted resources
Mental health and wellbeing (opens new window) - We all have mental health, just like physical health. Good mental health is when you can: "Cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, realise your potential and contribute to the community
Urgent support (opens new window) - Early intervention, spotting signs and symptoms of mental health issues to provide non-judgemental support, reassurance and signposting to professional support
Physical health and wellbeing (opens new window) - There are many ways to support and promote physical health and wellbeing as part of a healthy workplace
The Enterprise Network (TEN): Smoking (opens new window) - Supporting your employees to give up smoking is a positive step towards improving their health and productivity in the workplace
The Enterprise Network (TEN): Drinking and substance use (opens new window) - Substance use is the regular use of alcohol or drugs which may cause issues that can affect your employee's job, personal life, or even safety
Healthy eating and weight management (opens new window) - Promoting healthy eating is part of creating a healthy workplace
Screening and sexual health (opens new window) - Employers can take a proactive approach to health and wellbeing in the workplace by promoting and signposting to appropriate care and support
Learning and development (opens new window) - Creating a learning culture within your organisation can boost mental health as well as work productivity
Spotlight: Loneliness at work (opens new window) - Loneliness at work is bad for business because it reduces employee engagement, which has a direct impact on productivity
Spotlight: Domestic Abuse (opens new window) - Employers have a duty of care and legal responsibility to provide a safe and effective work environment, this includes preventing and tackling domestic abuse
Spotlight: Help for you (opens new window) - Free professional help with Health Coaching, Workplace Health Counselling and Workplace Wellbeing Programmes

Workplace Health Coaches

Our team of Health Coaches offer one to one support for businesses to start their journey creating a healthier workforce.

Health Coaches offer funded support to any Wiltshire business to help improve workplace health.

Support is tailored to the specific needs of the organisation.

The offer includes access to professional health coaches for 1-2-1 support or group sessions for:

Emotional wellbeing
Healthy eating and moving more, including weight management
Support for giving up smoking and reducing drinking
Individual health checks, including blood pressure checks.

Health Coaches can deliver support on-site, in-person, by telephone, or using video conferencing to employers and employees.

They also deliver courses in Mental Health awareness, Stress awareness, Mindfulness and more.

Workplace Health for you Webinar

This online, lunchtime event is all about taking care of yourself and your employees while at work. Join us for this free, informative session as we launch Workplace Health Wiltshire to share top tips and quick wins for improving mental health, physical wellness, and a healthy lifestyle.

Our speakers will share strategies to help your business thrive as a workplace and answer your questions.

Don't miss this opportunity to prioritise your own well-being and that of your staff to create a healthier work environment.

Date: 16 October 2024

Time: 12.30pm

Duration: 45 minutes

Contact the Workplace Health Team

Public Health
Wiltshire Council
County Hall
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN

Email: publichealth@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window)

Phone: 0300 003 4566