Healthy living

Health screenings are a great way to understand your employees’ health and wellbeing, measuring blood pressure and other health metrics.

A third of UK people live with a musculoskeletal condition, and workplace support is an important factor in recovery and pain management.

Explore how is AI impacting healthcare, and how personal health tech is being used to give both our mental and physical wellbeing a boost.

Consumer wellbeing trends such as ice baths, gut health and nap pods have taken TikTok by storm, but are they relevant in the workplace?

Taking care of your mouth is essential to maintaining good oral hygiene and health. Read about how to look after your teeth and gums.

In this blog, we explore some common questions about physiotherapy, from how many sessions you’ll need to how much it costs to access privately.

With a range of benefits included, there are various ways you could use them to save money with a health cash plan. Find out how to make the most of yours.

We’ve created a range of resources and guides to help you support your employees’ mental and physical health and wellbeing.

As people flock to online health services and businesses continue develop their virtual offices, what does 2023 hold for digital wellbeing?

In the wake of the pandemic, people are more informed about their wellbeing and looking to prevent future health issues as pressure on the NHS grows.

We explore current and emerging health and wellbeing hot topics and search trends to help businesses get a head start on workplace wellbeing in 2023.

The cost of living crisis has brought with it lots of questions and concerns about the financial situation. Our latest blogs offer some answers and advice.

With the cost of living rising, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re getting the most out of your Cash Plan. Our Good4you health cash plan can offer you cash back on everyday health expenses and access to health and wellbeing services.

While we can’t control what’s happening in the economy, a few changes to your money mindset can give you a new perspective on our personal finances.

Our guide focuses on the importance of looking after your wellbeing during financial uncertainty. Read our blog for some of the key takeaways from the guide.

Our mindset, motivations and priorities all impact our readiness to adopt new habits, so how can leaders encourage people to make healthy changes at work?

Many workplace wellbeing initiatives take time to get off the ground. Try these tips to boost engagement and help your people build positive habits.

Healthy eating helps employees maintain energy levels throughout the day, increasing focus and concentration. Find out more about encouraging healthy eating.

You use your eyes every day, from the second you wake up in the morning to when you fall asleep at night. Read about why it’s so important to get your eyes tested.

Your health is your most valuable asset and shouldn’t be taken for granted. Read our blog for advice on how to invest in your health and wellbeing.

Lack of sleep can leave you feeling tired and drained day-to-day, but it can also have health consequences in the long term.

Chiropody is the area of medicine associated with treating foot ailments. Read more about what treatment is involved and why you should book an appointment.

It can be difficult to prioritise relaxation, but our tips can help you unwind, increase your energy levels and reduce stress in the workplace.

Around a quarter of women in the workforce are of menopausal age, but employers can often do more to increase understanding and offer support.

Poor posture is one of the leading causes of back pain. Read our blog for advice on maintaining a healthy posture and prevent back pain.

We explore the emerging hot topics and trends for 2022 to reveal the top five trends which will help you to plan and prioritise your wellbeing support.

We all know that exercise does us good – but did you know that walking has huge health benefits even in small quantities?

With health and wellbeing at the forefront of global change for almost two years now, our latest report reveals what we can expect as we enter 2022.

Physiotherapy treats both your pain and its cause, helping to improve your quality of life. Read more about physiotherapy and the types of treatment involved.

During lockdown people have been neglecting their oral hygiene. As dental practices open it’s time to get back into the routine of going for regular check-ups.

More than 20 million of us fail to have regular eye tests. Read about why you should care about eye care and how the changes you can make to after your eyes.

Sleep is intrinsically linked to good health and wellbeing. Read our six tips to help you improve your sleep and help ensure you get enough rest every night.

Get your team moving with these easy tips to encourage employees to build exercise into their daily routine by breaking it down into manageable chunks.

Small changes in behaviour have a big impact on health, productivity and absence rates, so how can we encourage people to be more active in the workplace?

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?

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.

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

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

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.

Exercise is a great way to beat stress, boost our mood and keep our bodies healthy, but finding time to fit in a home workout session after a long shift or between juggling home schooling and work can be hard.

Whether you’re a key worker still at your workplace or trying to stay productive whilst working from the kitchen table, the boundaries between work and home are more blurred than ever at the moment, making it hard to switch off.

Between working and watching a few extra series on Netflix, it can add up to a lot of time sitting down, taking its toll on our back and overall health.

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 whilst we’re in lockdown?

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.

When we think about rest and recovery, we nearly always think about sleep, but managing your energy levels throughout the day is also important for being productive and feeling our best.

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

Why rest is so important in fighting coronavirus

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

On 13th April 2019 I did my first 5k ParkRun – although it was more of a walk! However, I persevered and by July had reached the point where I could run 5k without stopping, albeit rather slowly.

Our CEO Dave Capper explains the link between active employees and the bottom line and why businesses can’t afford to ignore physical wellbeing

“The decade of proactive, predictive, and personalised prevention” – that’s the bold headline of a new government consultation setting out a vision for British healthcare in the 2020s.

The future of workplace fitness is changing those leading the way are looking to more dynamic solutions – it’s not all about having a large corporate gym.

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

Prevention is better than cure. A healthy workforce is a more productive workforce, with less sickness and lower absence rates, contributing to higher organisational success.

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.

It’s easy to label ‘Blue Monday’ as the most ‘depressing’ day of the year, but we must all understand depression is a very serious issue and a term that shouldn’t be used lightly.

The sudden onset of darker nights can have a negative effect on employee productivity levels, here we take a look at 5 ways to stay productive at work this winter.

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.

Physical Activity and Sport is a good wellbeing investment – and we can prove it says Tim Copley, Director of Insight and Performance at London Sport

World Sleep Day, organised by the World Sleep Society, is here again to celebrate sleep and highlight key issues relating to it, such as medicine, education, social aspects and driving.

December is here and we’re spending more, eating more, trying to get everything done – but sleeping less. Westfield Health’s tips on how to get quality sleep over the festive period.

Underneath the glistening tinsel, carefully wrapped gifts and turkey basting, Christmas can be the root cause of a lot of stress for many people.

What springs to mind when you think about Christmas? Presents? Sleigh bells? Tinsel? But what’s the thing we all look forward to the most? You guessed it – the food!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Waiting for surgery can be a long and stressful time. Private Health Insurance gives you the peace of mind that if you ever require medical treatment or surgery, you can bypass potentially lengthy NHS waiting lists by opting to be treated privately.

James Wilson, AKA The Sleep Geek, talks about the Sleep 101 sessions he ran for staff at Westfield Health.

James Wilson, AKA the Sleep Geek, shares his thoughts on the link between a good night’s sleep and mental health.

With increasing numbers of carers in the workplace, employers need to recognise the effect that their employees’ responsibilities can have on their business.

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.

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.

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?

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.