Health and well-being is all about ensuring the physical and
mental health of working age people.
There is growing evidence that health, work and well-being are
closely related and as such should be addressed together.
Why is it important?
The 2006 report 'Is work good for your health and well-being?'
(Gordon Waddell, A Kim Burton. 2006) found that work is
usually good for peoples health. People in work are generally
healthier, and returning to work from unemployment improves health.
These positive effects apply to all age groups.
While some work can present a risk to health "and these risks
need to be carefully managed" far more people gain health benefits
from work than are negatively affected by it.
What can I do?
Avon Partnership NHS Occupational Health Services works with
employers and staff to develop and deliver Health & Well-being
programmes that supports the physical and emotional wellbeing of
the individuals and the health of the organisation.
If you would like more advice about what you can to improve your
own health and well-being, or that of others around you, please
visit http://www.dwp.gov.uk/health-work-and-well-being/. Here
you can find advice and information for individuals, employers and
healthcare professionals.
The Change4Life
website offers practical advice on how you and our family can
get fit and eat well. There are tools and guides as to what changes
you can make for a healthier diet and cut down on your calorie
intake, and also a search facility to look for activities happening
in your area that you can take part in.
Further information can be found on the NHS Choices
website. This includes interactive tools where you can check if
you are a healthy weight and receive daily fitness tips, plus many
more.
