Wellbeing at Work would like to wish you all a happy and healthy 2023! We have a lot of exciting plans for 2023 and we'd love you to be a part of it, see what's coming up in the upcoming month!

Join us this month for our free webinar on January 25th! 

This month we will be having an interactive discussion on the Awareness of Bystander Interventions with our guest speaker, Warwick Smith, Health Improvement Practitioner and part of the Wellbeing Training Team.
By joining us, you will receive a Bystander certificate and the skills to help create a better, safer community to stop Violence Against Women and Girls. We will also have a guest from VAWG commission who will discuss businesses and individuals signing up to Plymouth pledge, to end Violence against Women and Girls. 
Please note: all webinars will now be delivered via MS Teams by the Wellbeing at Work team.  Previous webinars were delivered by ZOOM via Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce.

 

January is the month to make lifelong changes to lead healthier and better lives.

Dry January is a one-month challenge to go alcohol free!  It isn't about giving anything up, it is about getting something back, our fun back, our energy back and getting our calm back - alcohol free.
Not only does this help our general wellbeing, but AlcoholChange.org states that 86% of participants who go alcohol free for a month save money, 70% have better sleep and 66% have more energy!

Find out more here and start your month 'mocktail' style! 

We recently attended an interesting seminar to gain more information on the Alcoholics Anonymous Group that regularly meet up in Plymouth. 
AA have weekly sessions, every Friday evening 6:30pm until 9pm at St Matthias Church on North Hill, PL4 8HF. These groups are for those who need support, those who are supporting others and for those who want to find out more on what Alcoholics Anonymous do - all are welcome!

With the record number of alcohol deaths increasing since the pandemic, Drink aware are now calling for a UK wide-strategy to reduce the damage of alcohol to society and public services. 
With this, Drink Aware have excellent e-learning for all businesses that are passionate about improving the productivity, safety and overall health and wellbeing of their workforce. 
This short and informative course is accredited by both the CPD Certification Service and RSPH, providing an ideal introduction to alcohol education and is suitable for all employees as part of a supportive induction programme, wellbeing initiative or health and safety training.

For Dry January we have created resources around alcohol and wellbeing, to support businesses in providing an awareness of current data around alcohol, how it affects our health and our workplaces.
Click the link to find out more about and what you can do for your work colleagues in supporting them for better, healthier living. 

Brew Monday is coming up and we want to remind you to use this time to take a break.  
Today is the day to have a chilled catch up with your colleagues and touch base with how everyone is, giving everyone the opportunity to reach and have a chat about things - nothing work-related though! 
The third Monday of January is always referred to as 'Blue Monday' or the most difficult day of the year, but this is simply not true! Samaritans wants to change this narrative and help people recognise that there is no such thing as 'Blue Monday'. We all have our good days and bad, but what's important is that we take time out of our day to have a break and connect with others. 

Reminder to our Wellbeing Champions! 
Charley and Shawnie have arranged our own Wellbeing Champion Catch up on the 16th, for all champions to join us for a cuppa and a chat! It is entirely optional but we'd love to see you all there online!

Not only is it Dry January, but it is also Walk Your Dog Month, another great health campaign to get us out walking in the fresh air with our pups!
With this, we want to announce our first 2023 competition! 

From now until the end of the month, it is 'Walk Your Dog' month and this January we want to see you walking your little fur babies! Be it your dog, your families dog or your friends we want to see them out in our lovely surroundings! 

To enter our competition, simply post your photos onto our Facebook group, describing where you are, what you are doing and we will pick at random the 3 best photos of you and your dog's walking - the more photos you send in, the more of a chance that you will win our prizes!
Winners will get prizes for themselves and also for their pooch!  

So get snapping and send them into our Wellbeing Champion Group! 

Want to get a head start on the latest for Wellbeing at Work?

Why not book your place at the Health and Wellbeing at Work Conference in Birmingham for an immersive and interactive experience in all things wellbeing! 
Throughout the two days, there will be various themes such as sleep and fatigue, hybrid working, young workers, the ageing workforce, compassionate employers, financial wellbeing, self-care and many more!  
Charley and Shawnie will be attending from Wellbeing at Work - we hope to see you there! 

Start your 2023 by helping the environment and adopt a beehive for your workplace! 
By doing so, you will let the world know that your company cares and takes sustainability seriously. You can also make a positive impact on the processes and company culture at your organisation, positioning your company as a leader on social issues!  

One You has updated their Programme for the New Year! 
One You Plymouth have a new upcoming 4 week course from Wednesday 22nd February as well as an online course coming in March! Interested? Check the link out for more! 

 

We have spaces left on our half-day new and improved Mental Health First Aid Course! 
Our new course will ensure that all trained MHFAiders are confident to support themselves and their colleagues. Grounded in research, MHFA has been developed through an inclusive lens with input from people with lived experience and in collaboration with clinical practitioners, learners and workplaces. 
To find out more and book your place with us for February, click below!
 

Now is your time to book onto our Connect 5: Session 2 and 3! 

Continue with your journey through Connect 5, and complete your learning to ensure your conversations about health and wellbeing are routine practice. You will learn to establish positive and effective changes, to support people to manage their mental health, improve resilience and mental wellbeing.

Upcoming Campaigns
Download our Wellbeing at Work Events Calendar here and use it for planning your healthy lifestyle events and ideas for your Wellbeing Champion role! For a printed version check out our 12- month calendar here, to put in your workplace
Also, keep an eye out on our social media for further details of each!

1st - 31st January - Dry January - A A month long campaign for individuals to go alcohol-free! This isn't about giving something up, it's about getting something back. To find out more click here.

1st - 31st January - Walk Your Dog Month -  Celebrate your walks with your dog, getting out into nature and helping not only your dogs health and socialisation but also your own. To find out more click here.

16th January - Brew Monday -  a reminder for everyone to have a break and a cuppa with others to have a catch up and share with people you care about. To find out more click here.

2nd February - Time to Talk - The day is about creating supportive communities by having conversations with family, friends and work colleagues about mental health. To find out more, click here.

24th February - Emotional Health Day -
Today is the day to spread awareness to the importance of looking after ourselves, managing ourselves in difficult situations and sustaining healthy relationships. To find out more, click here.