 Welcome to Working Well East Riding (WWER), an initiative from East Riding of Yorkshire Council which aims to raise awareness and improve access to health and wellbeing support, specifically for businesses across the local area.
By registering for the scheme, public health will provide information, training and resources, alongside support for campaigns and further initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of the wider East Riding workforce. A key element of the scheme is to encourage businesses to work together as part of a local network and share good practice.
To find out more, please contact healthatwork@eastriding.gov.uk
Upcoming Health and Wellbeing campaigns
Men's Health Week (12 to 18 June 2023)
In mid-June we will be celebrating Men's Health Week. This is a time to bring awareness to health issues that affect men disproportionately and a focus on getting men to become aware of problems they may have or could develop, and gain the courage to do something about it.
Men's Health Week (MHW) is designed to give all boys and men access to the information, services and treatment they need to live healthier, longer and more fulfilling lives. Last year MHW focused on raising awareness of how men were being impacted by COVID-19 and the long-term effects of the pandemic. This year, the theme is to highlight Men's Health and the internet.
There are some health benefits to being able to access health information or deliver and receive health services online but what are the downsides? Are we fuelling internet addictions that cost money, relationships or work? Why not get your business involved with Men's Health Week this June and promote health MOT's to all male employees or even get those aged 40-74 registered for an NHS Healthcheck?
Cervical Screening Awareness Week (19 to 24 June 2023)
Going for a cervical screening isn't always easy and everyone's experience is different. So many changes in life, from big milestones to how we feel day-to-day can all have an impact.
This Cervical Screening Awareness Week, Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust are sharing different experiences from women and other people with a cervix. They will also be sharing information, tips and support on how to make attending a screening a little bit easier.
For more information on how you can promote and get involved in your workplace please click the links below.
Get your resources for Alcohol Awareness Week (3 to 9 July 2023)
We are pleased to share a set of free digital resources for you to use online or to download and print for your Alcohol Awareness Week campaign.
Your free digital resources are available now. These include:
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A community handbook with ideas for running an alcohol public health campaign.
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Posters for you to print and use.
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Factsheets about health risks associated with drinking, ways to cut down, and signposting to support, including where to get support for individuals and family members.
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Social media images to share via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Key messaging and social media posts that are ready to go.
It would be fantastic if workplaces could promote Alcohol Awareness Week 2023 and share any good practice with the WWER network.
World Breastfeeding Week (1 to 7 August 2023)
#WBW2023 will focus on breastfeeding and employment/work. It will showcase the impact of paid leave, workplace support and emerging parenting norms on breastfeeding through the lens of parents themselves. Target audiences including governments, policymakers, workplaces, communities and parents will be engaged to play their critical roles in empowering families and sustaining breastfeeding-friendly environments in the post-pandemic work life. For more information please click the link below.
Health and Wellbeing campaigns - what's coming up!
Cycle to Work Day - 4 August
Know Your Numbers Week - 4 to 10 September
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