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While a bit of pressure helps us reach our goals, too much strain can lead to burnout. To mark #NationalLazyDay, we share some easy ways to rest and recover.

As UK businesses start living the new normal, we explore our latest research into how employee wellbeing programmes are affected by company size.

For most of the population, eye care and corrective eyewear are something we have to fund ourselves. So how much does it really cost to have bad vision?

With Covid-19 restrictions coming to an end, how can employers in the hardest hit sectors support their people’s wellbeing through the transition?

As restrictions ease, employees are worried about their health at work. So how can employers ease the transition for those who are nervous?

As an employer, you can encourage employees to increase their physical activity. Find out how you can promote physical wellbeing at work.

51% of employees say they’re worried about going to work. We explore how employers can help their people in the new normal.

A health cash plan is a fantastic and affordable way to claim money back towards essential medical care. Find out more about the different plans available.

As lockdown eases, many workers are still unclear on their employer’s expectations for the future, with opinions divided across different sectors.

After over a year of disruption due to Covid-19, how are people feeling about the future of work and what can employers do to help them to thrive?

In recent years employee wellbeing has been brought to the forefront of the corporate agenda. Find out more about why employee wellbeing is so important.

Mental Health Awareness Week shines the spotlight on employee wellbeing once more. Post-pandemic recovery will require careful planning and robust support.

As England continues on its path to post-Covid economic recovery, we reflect on our research into the employee wellbeing experience during this difficult year.

The NHS is known for having a long waiting list for when you need referral treatment. Find out more about the current NHS waiting times and how to avoid them.

How HR leaders can use data, KPIs and employee feedback to make a compelling case for wellbeing investment which drives organisational culture change.

A year into the pandemic, employees are facing daily challenges that were formerly unheard of. Try these top tips to reduce the impact of stress on your people.

What is private health insurance and should I consider getting it? Read our blog for more information on private health insurance and how it can benefit you.

59% of HR leaders want to do more in terms of wellbeing but company culture prevents it, so how can you win buy-in from leaders and improve the health of your people?

While productivity is affected by many factors, wellbeing is one area where organisations can take control to improve the health of their people and drive performance.

After a year of uncertainty, employees will be looking to leadership teams for wellbeing support as they navigate the post-lockdown workplace.

As the workforce continues to face change and uncertainty, business leaders have a valuable opportunity to develop employee wellbeing and boost productivity.

As we launch our Coping after Covid report, we examine the business impact of Covid-19 and how wellbeing can drive productivity and improve workplace culture.

With homeworking and social distancing still in place across the country, who is responsible for mental health support, and how can they ensure it’s effective?

We explore our latest research into workplace wellbeing during covid-19 to reveal where support is needed the most.

Explore the results of our study into workplace wellbeing across England to uncover the business and mental health impact of Covid-19.

An overview of the key findings from our latest research into the effects of Covid-19 on workplace mental health and wellbeing.

Introducing our latest report about the hidden cost of the Covid pandemic to UK businesses and their people

Dental cover gives you financial help towards dental care and treatments. Read more about the benefits and treatment available with your health cash plan.

This year’s Blue Monday looks set to be particularly difficult, but with the right tools businesses can refocus their wellbeing plans.

This short report explores a year of health and wellbeing in UK homes and workplaces, using search data, survey feedback and social media trends.

From digital detoxes to virtual games and at-home workouts, we’re counting down to the Christmas break with 12 festive days of wellbeing tips for you and your team.

After 35 years here at Westfield Health, Graham Moore has stepped down as Chairman and handed over to Steve Purdham to guide us through our next chapter.

Studies find that men are less likely than women to visit their GP. So what can be done to encourage men to tackle their health problems?

With many people now working from home, how can HR teams ensure their employees are engaging with mental health support?

With winter fast approaching and the UK re-entering lockdown, how can HR leaders reduce employee stress?

A data-led approach will improve the health and wellbeing of your people, how can you prove a wellbeing strategy is effective?

As the clocks go back and the days get shorter, many of us will start and end our workdays in the dark. It’s natural to feel a bit sluggish as the long nights and winter weather disrupt our usual routines, but this year COVID-19 complicates things further. With working from home now the norm and […]

Sometimes it can feel like there’s just not enough time in the day. Try these easy energy rituals to boost productivity in your team.

This year’s World Mental Health Day carries the theme Mental Health for all: Greater Investment – Greater Access.

Parenthood during the pandemic has been a polarising experience. Juggling work alongside household pressures has seen a decline in mental health, with parents now the most likely to prioritise work-life balance in future roles.

The coronavirus pandemic has hit the UK and the global economy in a way that we have not seen since the 1930s.

Whilst working from home has caused increased pressures, we’ve also seen positive outcomes as a result of our new found flexibility.

Between gyms being closed, no fitness classes and outdoor exercise limited, we looked at how lockdown has affected our physical wellbeing.

What started as a short-term response to coronavirus looks set to change how we work and what we expect from our ‘new normal’.

From a word that few people had heard of to an everyday part of conversation, furlough has been one of the major topics and sources of debate throughout the coronavirus outbreak.

The majority of the UK’s workforce has now spent nearly three months in lockdown, leaving businesses to adopt new ways of working.

Whilst many of us have had our normal work routines turned upside down over the past few months, key workers have carried on going in.

Even before the outbreak, there was a growing mental health crisis in the UK with one in four adults experiencing mental illness each year.

Though many businesses are taking steps towards returning to work, remote working is set to remain a key part of how we do business, with 45% of employees saying they’ll work remotely more often in the future according to our latest piece of research.

From shops reopening to EU countries lifting border controls, we’re thinking about going “back to normal” following the coronavirus outbreak.

As restrictions surrounding the coronavirus lockdown begin to be lifted, many businesses are starting the transition to a new form of normality. However, the world of work is not where we left it.

Exercise is a great way to beat stress, boost our mood and keep our bodies healthy, but finding time to fit in a workout session can be hard.

The boundaries between work and home are more blurred than ever at the moment, making it hard to switch off.

Though we can’t change some circumstances that cause stress and pressure, we can take steps to understand the impact on us.

There is lots of support out there to help you through this difficult time. We’ve listed some information sources, but if you’re struggling with anxiety or depression, reach out to your GP for further support.

If you spend hours a day reading all the breaking news stories and managing worry, it’ll make isolation much more stressful.

With the stress of routine change, thinking about the health of those around us, many of us will find ourselves worrying more than usual.

Worrying is when we keep going over something in our mind feeling uneasy or concerned about it and not really coming to any solution.

When we talk about giving our immune system a boost, we tend to think of it as one thing that needs a jump start.

What makes a diet healthy and how easy is it for us to achieve in lockdown? Read our blog for some tips and advice on healthy eating.

We’ve all heard the guidelines about getting 8 hours of sleep a night, but a significant percentage of UK adults don’t manage that.

At times of change and stress, it’s easy to let your wellbeing take a backseat. But the first step in being able to cope with change-related stress is by listening to and meeting your own needs.

Faced with this new normal, it’s a good time to think about productivity techniques that can help you boost your concentration and get things ticked off your to-do list.

Whether it’s a new job or a new way of working, something difficult or something positive, change can be tough and may take its toll on our mental health.

Between new routines and health worries, it’s a stressful time. Staying on top of stress is crucial for our physical and mental wellbeing.

Spend some time to increase your professional development within your job or even a brand new skill that you want to learn.

10 great ideas for keeping busy when you’re in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic

10 ways stay in touch even when you’re in isolation from coronavirus

Why rest is so important in fighting coronavirus

5 free e-book resources to help to keep busy during COVID-19 isolation.

hints and tips on how to stay hydrated during coronavirus.

Why you should stay active in coronavirus isolation with 5 exercises to do at home

Read about what you should do if you’re showing symptoms of COVID-19 and they’re not getting any better.

How long to stay at home for if you think you have coronavirus or live with someone who does

Find out why some coronavirus cases need intensive care and some don’t.

Learn more about viral load and how it impacts coronavirus

More information on the recommended treatments for coronavirus and what you should do

Read more about the symptoms of covid-19, caused by novel coronavirus

Working from home can be tough for everyone. Read our five tips for boosting your wellbeing during coronavirus.

With COVID-19 having such a big impact on daily life, we wanted to let you know the ways in which your health cash plan can help you during this uncertain time.

What does it take to achieve Investors in People Gold? We look at the role of workplace culture in creating a high-performing company.

Helen Wilson is taking part in her fifth Westfield Health British Transplant Games after receiving two life-saving organ transplants.

With International Woman’s Day focusing on how we can forge a gender-balanced world and celebrate women’s achievements, we want to highlight the importance of supporting women’s sport

By improving health and wellbeing at work, you’re helping to create a more motivated, engaged and high performing workforce – resulting in greater organisational success.

We explore how you can increase employee performance and productivity through creating a culture of health and wellbeing.

What is a sedentary lifestyle and how can we overcome inactivity in the workplace? We outline 6 top tips to be more active at work.

The health and wellbeing of employees is directly linked to their productivity. A happy and healthy workforce is a more productive workforce.

Richard Holmes, our Director of Wellbeing, discussed our recent health and wellbeing report with Sky News. Learn more about how employee wellbeing is moving up the corporate agenda.

Read about the results of our latest national survey, which investigates how working adults in the UK think wellbeing should be funded.

World Sleep Day celebrates sleep and highlight key issues relating to it, such as medicine, education, socialising and driving.

Returning to work after the Christmas break is always tough, but we’re taking it on with a few ‘little pockets of positivity’ to get you through to February.

The Christmas build up has begun and in the middle of the never ending to do list, finding time to exercise can be a challenge.

The National Health Service turns 70 in 2018, and Westfield Health celebrates reaching 100 the following year.

Although starting university is an exciting milestone, there are lots of challenges facing students leaving home for the first time. Read about how a health cash plan can help support students at university.

Up to two thirds of students are dropping out in the first year at some of the UK’s biggest universities, according to recent reports. Learn how you can better support your child at university.

Highlights from days three & four of the 2017 Westfield Health British Transplant Games

The 2017 Westfield Health British Transplant Games will really get into the swing of things today with lots of sporting action.

Our Sleep Ambassador, James Wilson, is about to appear on our screens in an upcoming TV documentary series.

We’d like to thank everyone who got involved, got out and about and saw more of their local area in the process as part of our Walking Lunch 2017 campaign.

We’re on a mission to help improve our staff’s sleep health. We want our people to be the very best they can be, both when at work and in their daily life too.