Healthy Working Lives March 2021
Wellbeing is as important now as it has ever been and as part of our commitment to all employees we are highlighting a number of wellbeing initiatives that may be of interest and benefit to you. More information can be found in the Employee Zone where you will also find lots of resources, links and details of support that is available.
Clear Your Head
For information around looking after your mental health and wellbeing, the clearyourhead.scot website [opens in a new window], provides useful tips for support.
Every Mind Matters
Get practical tips and expert advice at ‘Every Mind Matters’ a new campaign launched in January 2021 to support people to take action to look after their mental health and wellbeing and help support others. More information is available from the NHS Every Mind Matters website [opens in a new window] and Coronavirus and Mental Wellbeing [opens in a new window] webpage for information on dealing with uncertainty, coping with money and job worries.
Eating Disorders Awareness week (1 – 7 March 2021)
Join the campaign to start conversations and create a future where people experiencing binge eating disorders are met with and compassion #YouMightKnowMe. More information is available on the Beat Eating Disorders [opens in a new window] website.
Walk All Over Cancer Month (1 understanding – 31 March)
Walk All Over Cancer is a fundraising and activity challenge that occurs annually every March in aid of Cancer Research UK. More information about joining the challenge and walking 10,000 steps every day during the month is available on the Cancer Research UK [opens in a new window] website.
No Smoking Day (10 March)
The first No Smoking Day was on Ash Wednesday in 1984 and is now an annual health awareness day which takes place on the second Wednesday in March. More information on the benefits of quitting smoking and accessing support to stop smoking is available on the NHS Inform website [opens in a new window] and Quit Your Way Scotland [opens in a new window] webpage.
World Sleep Day ‘Regular Sleep, Healthy Future’ (19 March)
#WorldSleepDay is an annual event to raise awareness about the importance of sleep for achieving an optimal quality of life and improve global health. For more information and tips to achieve a healthy sleep visit the World Sleep Day [opens in a new window] website or NHS Inform Sleep Self Help guide [opens in a new window].
Further information can be found in the Healthy Working Lives section of the Employee Zone.
Many Thanks
Ann Davie
Executive Officer – Education, People & Business
4 March 2021