It’s been really great to see health and wellbeing being celebrated across Great Britain this week, with millions of employees taking part in activities to enhance people’s understanding of health and wellbeing at home, work and in everyday life.
It is common knowledge that exercise and physical activity can help us to improve and maintain our health and wellbeing, reducing the risk of developing diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and some cancers.
James Wilson, AKA The Sleep Geek, writes about how children’s sleep is the key to a restful night.
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.
To highlight just how life-changing transplantation can be, we spoke to Mark Tompkinson, a dad from Sheffield who had ten organs removed and six replaced through transplants.
During Organ Donation Week, double transplant recipient Helen Wilson speaks about the Westfield Health British Transplant Games 2017 and why it is so important to raise awareness of the phenomenal ‘Gift of Life’.
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.
Rob Copeland, Professor of Physical Activity and Health at The Centre for Sport & Exercise Science, Sheffield Hallam University, talks about the major health benefits that you can gain from just 10 minutes of brisk walking per day.
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.
James Wilson, AKA The Sleep Geek, talks about the Sleep 101 sessions he ran for staff at Westfield Health.
Emma Scott, Community Defibrillation Officer with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, talks about the vital work she has done with Westfield Health to install over 100 Automated External Defibrillators across Yorkshire.
James Wilson, AKA the Sleep Geek, shares his thoughts on the link between a good night’s sleep and mental health.
James Wilson, AKA The Sleep Geek, explains why he wanted to work with Westfield Health.
Steve Purdham, founder and inventor of 3Rings UK, a smartplug designed to help families care for their elderly or vulnerable relatives living independently at home, gives his top tips for entrepreneurs looking to start their own business.
Our Head of HR Fiona Lowe discusses the key findings from a recent roundtable discussion on how to win the business case to invest in employee health and wellbeing at the EB Connect Conference in London.
With increasing numbers of carers in the workplace, employers need to recognise the effect that their employees’ responsibilities can have on their business.
Here Sport and Exercise Psychologist, Doctor Joanne Butt talks about key strategies that can translate into a work environment to help employees perform under pressure.
National charities have come together to launch a #DonationConversation campaign to encourage people to tell their families about their decision to be an organ donor when they die.
Eileen Oreilly, HR Manager at Futures Advice, Skills & Employment talks about her experience at the Westfield Health Walking Lunch 2016.
Our Chairman Graham Moore, discusses our commitment to encouraging people to give the ‘Gift of Life’ by signing up to the organ donor register, as well as the importance of informing their family of their wishes.
Ten-year-old Maisie Danher from Prenton, Wirral is set to compete at this year’s Westfield Health British Transplant Games in her home city of Liverpool and has been chosen to be a Westfield Health ambassador for the Games.
Staying fit and healthy is an important part of being an athlete, but what people sometimes don’t realise is that you don’t always stay in shape from just team practice.
Hear about the great savings that our policyholders are making with Westfield Rewards.
As part of National Walking Month, we launched a ‘Walking Lunch’ campaign, encouraging people to walk for 20 minutes at lunch.
Research conducted by Westfield Health is shedding some light on our mental health and resilience in the workplace.
Jeremy Poulson, First Team Sports Scientist at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, discusses how what you do in a day can affect your health and wellbeing.
Our latest product innovation in the health and wellbeing sector, the 3rings smartplug, brings peace of mind to those who worry about their ageing loved ones, but can’t always be there.
When Jill first saw the 3rings technology on Dragons’ Den last summer, straight away she felt it was something that could really add value to people’s lives and something she believed Westfield Health could be involved in.
Mental health isn’t a new subject but, while it’s more openly discussed in general, there’s still a long way to go in terms of breaking the taboo.
We all know how hard it is to fit exercise into a busy schedule, but why not try and squeeze more walking into your working day?
The new ‘Eatwell Guide’ published by Public Health England shows revised advice for a healthy, balanced diet in order for us to consume our full nutritional requirements.
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.
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.
It’s estimated that one in four of us will be affected by a mental health disorder at some point in our lives. For Emma*, the loss of a close family friend was the trigger for the onset of stress and anxiety.
Our recent survey found that one in three motorists (31 per cent) refuse to drive at night, while more than half of Britain’s 34 million motorists admit they struggle to see when driving after dark.
The media has been full recently of how treatment for mental health is the poor relation of physical disorders. So the announcement this week of the NHS’s first targets for mental health waiting times should be welcome news.
On average we spend around half of our waking hours each week at work. That’s a significant amount of time in which we can positively impact our own health. So to help you stay healthy at work, here are our top five tips.
Resting my weary feet after the Employee Benefits Live 2014 conference at Olympia last week, I reflected on the hot topics dominating chat in the coffee bars and conference sessions.