Welcome to the Wellbeing page.
The University of Bolton is committed to the well being of its employees. The University's occupational health policy promotes and maintains the physical, mental and social wellbeing of all staff. This holistic approach to wellbeing is represented on this web page with information on stress, health, respect and physical activity.
On 20 October 2009 the University launched the Clock on 2 Health staff wellbeing programme. To find out more about this initiative click here.|
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has launched a free Heart Health Lifestyle Check to help you make 2010 a heart health year. It is the perfect tool to help you set your resolutions and monitor the affects of sticking to them. The check is part of the BHF free service, Heart Matters, which gives you personalised, ongoing support to improve your heart health.
To join just fill out the registration form on-line by clicking here. As well as access to the Lifestyle check, you will also receive:|
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a welcome pack with a heart health guide, a five a day food diary and a tape measure to assess your risk
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access to a dedicated helpline
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email alerts to keep you motivated
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free copies of heart health magazine six times a year
Our Employee Assistance Provider, amian can now offer audio/visual counselling support for staff overseas or at remote UK locations. This is using Cisco Webex, a very secure web based application. As long as there is an internet connection where the staff are located, amian can offer the service. All you need is a microphone and speakers. A webcam would also allow video. There is no need to download any software, amian would send an e-mail with a link to start the meeting. It is totally secure and is used by Government Agencies as well as multi nationals, with expats abroad. Please contact amian on either 0845 603 5667 or info@amian.co.uk| first. You can ring them on +44 845 5667 if contacting them from abroad.
For specific information on the £1 Million Challenge Physical Activity initiative click on the £1 Million Challenge link on the right.
The HEFCE funded Staff Wellbeing Project has included the £1m Challenge project as one of their casestudies within the sector. You can access the information on their webpage www.wellbeing.ac.uk|.
The University are currently promoting work station assessments for staff. This assessment can be done on-line for VDU and Workstation Health and Safety - Introduction. Contact your local work station assessor to set you up as a user on the on-line assessment. Click on the link on the right to find out who your work station assessor is.
If you think that your work station is incorrectly set up you should speak to your work station assessor. Click on the Ideal Work Station Design option on the right or the workstation icon below to see how your computer work station should be set up.