Lets talk about the Importance of Heart Health...

Thinking about becoming smoke-free to improve your health?
Need your cholesterol checked or want to know more about how the menopause affects heart health?

This month, we are sharing various health related updates including Stoptober, National Cholesterol Month, World Menopause Day, Back Care Awareness Week and more!

Make the most of October, by raising awareness of these great campaigns to improve people's health and lifestyles... plus we've got plenty of events happening - including our Health and Wellbeing Networking Event in exactly 3 weeks! 

Take the Challenge for Stoptober

Smoking causes severe diseases like cancer and respiratory illnesses. Quitting smoking is a challenge. But, with a little willpower and effort, you can achieve amazing benefits such as financial savings, improved senses, better health, and a fresh look!
Taking the challenge of quitting for 28 days with support gives self-confidence and assurance to quit for good - our sister program One You can support workplaces and individuals with 1:1 appointments or group sessions.

Want a group session for you and your colleagues to quit smoking? Call 01752 437 177 today!

Don't leave your Cholesterol Unchecked...

Use National Cholesterol Month to raise awareness of the importance to maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. With this years theme 'Small changes can make a big difference', there are certainly things that can be done to help within the workplace from putting out resources such as habit trackers, having open conversations about heart health and reducing stress in the workplace! 
 

1st - 31st of October - Stoptober -  A month long campaign challenge to help individuals kick their smoking habit to live a smoke free, healthy life. To find out more click here.

1st - 31st of October - National Cholesterol Month -  A month long health campaign for heart health, with this year's theme 'Making sure your heart is taken care of, without spending a fortune' in light of the cost of living crisis, providing awareness and ideas to eat healthier on a budget. To find out more, click here.

1st of October - International Coffee Day - Coffee lovers rejoice! Here is your day to celebrate java and support the millions of farmers whose livelihood depend on the aromatic crop. To find out more, click here.

2nd - 6th of October - National Work Life Week -  A working family annual campaign, to get their employees and employers talking about wellbeing at work and work life balance. Use this week to raise awareness, provide activities for staff and showcase flexible policies and practices. To find out more, click here.

2nd - 7th of October - Back Care Awareness Week -  A health campaign to support and raise awareness on valuable information to support your back. To find out more, click here.

2nd - 8th of October - National Curry Week -  A week-long celebration for those that love curry nights, poppadom's and onion bhajis! So pass the naan and find out more, click here.

10th of October - World Mental Health Day -  Supporting mental health with this years theme 'mental health is a universal human right' To find out more, click here.

18th of October - World Menopause Day -  Held yearly, with this year's theme focusing on 'cardiovascular disease'. To find out more, click here.