Health Promotion
Health promotion programmes can be set up in line with individual business needs to promote and improve the health of employees by providing information on health topics (exercise, healthy eating etc). Encouraging healthier lifestyle choices can have benefits for both employees and businesses.
These can include:
On site health assessments for your employees (e.g. cholesterol testing, blood pressure checks etc).
Comprehensive Health Promotion Checks
We can provide employees with a comprehensive health check particularly important for key / senior personnel in your business. Offering employees such health checks not only shows your commitment to their health and well being but can also have a positive impact on your business by contributing to reduced absences and improved staff morale.
The main aims of a health check are:
- To identify pre-existing health problems.
- To assess risk factors for disease.
- To provide recommendations on lifestyle and health that will encourage a longer and healthier life.
Included in the health checks:
- Health and lifestyle questionnaire
- Medical examination and consultation with Occupational healthy Physician
- Lifestyle advice
- Comprehensive range of tests dependant on age, sex, family and medical history and may include:
- Body mass index calculation
- Body fat percentage
- Blood pressure and pulse
- Resting ECG
- Coronary Risk Score
- Vision test
- Hearing test
- Lung function test
- Fitness assessment using the Chester Step Test
- Urine test
- Blood analysis
- Lifestyle advice
Following the health check a comprehensive written report is provided giving details of all test results and recommendations and advice on lifestyle issues to help improve health and reduce the risk of future illness.
It is also recommended that a copy of this report is sent to the individuals GP.
We can organise health events for you to raise awareness on health and lifestyle issues to promote health and wellbeing within your business.
Support in participation in local and national health initiatives in the workplace e.g. Healthy Working Lives Award Programme.
Talks by experienced Health Professionals
Talks by experienced health professionals on a variety of health topics (e.g. back care, skin care, smoking cessation).
Exhibition displays of relevant health material in public areas of your building.
Contact us for more information on health promotion.