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Our Chairman, Graham Moore, marks World Kidney Day and the countdown to the Westfield Health British Transplant Games, and reminds us just how important it is to support these initiatives.

Jeremy Poulson, First Team Sports Scientist at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, discusses how he works with the players to ensure they’re in tip top condition and how non-athletes can learn from the pros.

Our infographic contains some surprising facts and stats about eating too much sugar.

To mark Time to Talk Day, our CEO, Dave Capper, shares a personal story of how he was having a difficult time in his life.

As we commemorate 75 years since the Sheffield Blitz, our Chairman Graham Moore reflects on Westfield Health’s history in the city during the Second World War.

Along with his team, Keith Tharby, Director of Workforce Development at Boston College, has been particularly successful in integrating health and wellbeing into his organisation. Here, he shares their award winning HR strategy.

We’ve all been stressed at different points in our lives, and over 55% of people find work more stressful than relationship, health and financial problems. Stephanie Davies, CEO of Laughology, shares her tips for creating a stress free life and workplace.

Following the announcement that we are partnering with the new Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre in Sheffield, our Executive Director Dave Capper talks about what this means for the health and wellbeing of the local community, and the wider population.

We’ve recently adopted a new approach to keeping Britain’s workforce fit and healthy. Our Head of HR Fiona Lowe shares her tips for HR managers looking to support the health and wellbeing of their employees.

We think it’s time to recognise that prevention and early intervention is always better than cure, and that a little TLC can deliver big dividends in ROI.

James Wilson, a sleep practitioner and sleep environment expert, offers his tips for a good night’s sleep.

New blood donors are needed all the time to keep blood stocks at a safe level. Read on for the facts.

Many people regard physical health and mental health as two separate entities, but how connected are they?

With one worker in six experiencing depression, anxiety or problems relating to mental health, our Head of HR and Development Fiona Lowe discusses the impact of mental health in the workplace and offers her tips on how to support your staff.

The number of people who have donated their organs has dropped for the first time in 11 years. Our Chairman Graham Moore talks about the need for more registered organ donors and our reasons for getting behind the British Transplant Games.

Cycling – it’s not just for MAMiLs – everyone can benefit from a bit more time in the saddle.

National Walking Month may be over, but that’s not an excuse to stop being active. Stephen Birch shares some of the amazing stories and pictures we received throughout May. Have a read and see if you find some inspiration for your next walk.

With good weather and longer days, it feels great to be outside with the sun on your back, so why not make the most of this time and find out about the benefits of walking?

Knowing how to maintain a healthy posture is really important if you want to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and stay pain free. Chartered physiotherapist Jane Morgan explains how to adopt a good sitting posture.

So the Westfield Health Marketing Team set itself the challenge to become sugar free in five weeks, but how did we get on? Stephen Birch sums it up in our final ‘sugar free’ blog.

At Westfield Health, we’re encouraged to get out and volunteer in the community. Here, our Telesales Team Leader Caroline Mason shares her experience of volunteering at Whirlow Hall Farm in Sheffield.

It’s week 3 of our Marketing Team’s sugar free challenge and our bride to be Louise Pearson reveals how she’s been getting on.

Mental health has long been a taboo subject, seen as a stigma by those that suffer, and a ‘sensitive issue’ for employers. Paul Shires discusses how employers can help their employees to recognise their symptoms and seek appropriate help.

It’s the start of week three of our marketers’ sugar free challenge. Anna Hopwood keeps us up to date on the team’s progress and shares her thoughts on her experience so far.

With one in four adults now obese, many health experts and nutritionists have begun to warn against excessive sugar consumption. Our new infographic contains some surprising facts and stats about eating too much sugar.

After her recent triumph in the first ever Women’s British Basketball League Trophy with the Sheffield Hatters, Stephanie Gandy shares her top tips for keeping fit and healthy.

What is ‘self care’ and why is it so important? Sheffield GP Ollie Hart explains.

It’s time to tuck in to perhaps the biggest meal of the year. But, other than enjoying well cooked food and the company of family and friends, have you ever thought about the health benefits of what you’re eating?

Some of the most successful companies in the world ensure happiness is part of their culture and identity. But what is happiness at work? Stephanie Davies, founder and CEO of Laughology, discusses how businesses benefit from having a happy workforce.

Our Chairman, Graham Moore, talks about the importance of Organ Donation and the incredibly moving experience of supporting the British Transplant Games.