Join the North Somerset Healthy Workplaces Programme

Most of us spend a large proportion of our time at work, whether going out somewhere to work or working from home. Workplaces play a key role in contributing to the health and wellbeing of employees, which in turn supports the health of the organisation.

Having a healthy and productive workforce is often a key organisational aim, especially in today’s competitive business environment. The North Somerset Healthy Workplaces Programme, launched in 2023, has been designed to support local employers in developing and delivering policies and programmes that promote and improve the health and wellbeing of their employees, helping to reduce health inequality and bringing economic benefits to the local area.

Growing Success

Since rolling out the programme in 2023, the initiative has welcomed numerous organisations as members. The scheme has grown significantly, with 18 workplaces now signed up as Healthy Workplace Members, benefitting 27,863 employees. To date, four Bronze Awards and one Silver Award have been achieved, recognising outstanding commitment to staff health and wellbeing.

What the Programme Offers

This free scheme provides organisations with access to a wealth of resources and support. Members can access tools and advice to support their employees on a range of important health and wellbeing topics, including:

• Mental health support
• Physical activity initiatives
• Smoking cessation
• Menopause support
• Men’s health
• Musculoskeletal health
• Alcohol and substance use
• Financial wellbeing

Benefits of Membership

There are many benefits to becoming a member of the Healthy Workplace Awards scheme. Members gain access to training opportunities, peer-to-peer support, and shared resources. The programme provides a framework to celebrate work supporting staff health and wellbeing, with organisations able to work towards achieving awards that recognise their efforts.

The scheme also offers access to a bi-monthly newsletter featuring the latest news, events, training opportunities, and useful information to support the health and wellbeing of all who work in North Somerset. Members can attend networking events and workshops, providing valuable opportunities to exchange ideas and learn from other organisations about ways to better support their workforce.

Real-World Impact

The programme has already made a significant impact across North Somerset. Members have implemented inspiring initiatives including menopause support programmes, general wellbeing activities, comprehensive mental health support, and cultural changes within organisations to improve staff health and wellbeing.

Current Healthy Workplace Members include a diverse range of organisations such as Manor Park Dementia Nursing Home and Butterfly House Dementia Care, North Somerset Council, Pelican Business Services, and many others from various sectors including care services, healthcare, and local businesses.

Join Today

Registrations are now open for more organisations to join this free scheme. Whether you’re a small business, a large employer, or operate in any sector across North Somerset, the Healthy Workplaces team would love to hear from you.

To find out more about becoming a member, view case studies from existing members, or to register your interest, please visit the North Somerset Healthy Workplaces Members page. You can complete the registration form and send it to the Healthy Workplaces team at healthyworkplaces@n-somerset.gov.uk.

For further information about the programme and to access resources, visit the Better Health North Somerset Healthy Workplaces page.