Physical Health and Wellbeing
Caring for your body to stay healthy now and in the future.
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WorkWell Hubs
A free programme that helps people who may be struggling to find or keep a job due to a health problem, has launched in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
The WorkWell pilot programme matches local people with a work and health coach who can establish what they need help with and help them find the right local support. The work and health coaches will provide personalised support, and can connect people with different services, such as health professionals, community sector services and local support groups.
This new programme is open to a range of people, so long as they are over 16 years old; live in, or are registered with a GP or Job Centre in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough; eligible to work in the UK; and have a health-related problem which affects employment.
For more information and information on how to self-refer please visit https://www.growthworkswithskills.com/employer-hub/workwell/
Drug and Alcohol Support
The NHS website provides information concerning identifying an addiction and director of support services:
The Cambridgeshire Drug and Alcohol Action team provides support in the Cambridgeshire region.
Alcohol support services in Peterborough are provided by Aspire.
Long Term Conditions Support
Long term conditions, or chronic disease, are conditions for which there is currently no cure, but are managed with drugs and other treatments.
The patients association is a free service that provides advice and support. It also provides a long list of additional support organisations.
Physical Exercise Building
The NHS provides free tools and apps to help you incorporate movement into your daily routine.
The Couch to 5K app is a beginner-friendly running program that guides users step by step.
The Active 10 app tracks walking activity and provides motivation to stay moving.
This website provides home workout videos and simple activity tips make it easy to start and maintain an active lifestyle. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week—every step counts Get active – Better Health – NHS
Precision Nutrition offers a free exercise library featuring over 400 instructional videos.
Each video provides step-by-step guidance, multiple viewing angles, and expert tips to enhance performance while avoiding common mistakes. Exercise Library: 400+ Expert Videos with How-To Instructions
Videos on Aerobics for beginners:
Pilates is a low-impact exercise that focuses on strengthening the body, improving flexibility, and enhancing posture and balance.
By incorporating controlled movements and breathing techniques, Pilates helps improve both physical and mental wellbeing: Pilates video for beginners – NHS
Musculoskeletal health in the workplace – prevention and intervention:
Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders can include back pain, neck or arm strains and diseases of the joints. All parts of the workforce can be affected by MSK, it is one of the most common reasons for sickness absence.
MSK symptoms are often caused by work-related injuries such as incorrect handling, or not having equipment in the workplace personally adjusted. With a recent increase in staff working from home, unsuitable home office set-up has also been a large contributor to the issue. Home equipment review and practical guidance on setting up a home-working space.
NHS Health & Wellbeing Framework – a high-level culture change toolkit aimed at health and wellbeing staff, human resources (HR) and organisational development (OD) staff, HR and OD directors, wellbeing guardians, managers, leaders and anyone with an interest in health and wellbeing.
This document provides definitions of each of the seven elements of the NHS health and wellbeing model as well as evidence and rational for change, critical questions and considerations to apply to your organisational context and diversity of people. It will help you understand the components of health and wellbeing and gain inspiration for what is possible for health and wellbeing within your organisation.
Article on on prevention of work-related incidents that may lead to musculoskeletal injuries and long-term absences.
Wellbeing and managing MSK conditions – The Local Government Association provides joint pain advice to enable staff to self-manage symptoms.
The Health Innovation Network offers Joint Pain Advice (JPA) model of care which enables people to better self-manage their chronic joint pain. Email: hin.jointpainadvice@nhs.net
Sleep
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The Sleep Charity provides advice and support on sleep issues.
The national sleep helpline: 03303 530 541
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http://sleep.ecrm-registration.nhs.uk/
Fall asleep faster and sleep better – Every Mind Matters – NHS
Insight timer is a free resource for those looking for guided meditation to improve sleep and reduce stress. The platform is easily accessible through its website or a convenient mobile app.
Smiling mind is a non-profit app and website offering hundreds of guided sleep meditations. Designed with input from medical professionals and psychologists. It provides specialised programs for health care workers
The UCLA Mindful App provides guided mindfulness meditation practices designed to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while promoting overall well-being. Backed by scientific research, mindfulness helps cultivate awareness, emotional balance, and resilience.. Available in 19 languages, it supports individuals at all levels of their mindfulness journey, making it easy to integrate mindfulness into daily life anytime, anywhere.
- Deepak Chopra, a renowned author and alternative medicine advocate, offers a powerful guided sleep meditation. He guides listeners through body awareness, relaxation and a deep connection with nature: Bing Videos
- Guided meditation is a powerful tool for improving sleep, helping to calm the mind and relax the body before bedtime. A great way to incorporate in into your routine is by exploring YouTube videos like Guided Meditation Body Scan by One Mind Dharma. This session, part of a 10-day program, promotes deep relaxation, reduces stress, and prepares you for a restful night’s sleep: One Mind Dharma
- This guided meditation begins with a body scan visualization to help you unwind, focus, and relax. Soft, soothing music plays in the background, creating a calming atmosphere that enhances Stephenson’s narration and deepens the meditation experience. Heal Body, Mind, & Spirit, Guided Sleep Meditation for Rest & Relaxation
Managing a Healthy Diet
NHS Better Health provides nutritious recipes, engaging activities and simple food swaps to reduce sugar, salt and fat. Food facts – Healthier Families – NHS
Additionally, this resource offers guidance and tools to support healthier eating, increased activity, and sustainable weight loss. It helps individuals set goals, track progress, and reduce the risk of conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Lose weight – Better Health – NHS
The BBC provides a selection of 15-minute healthy meal ideas, perfect for busy individuals looking to eat nutritious meals in a short amount of time.15 minute meals – BBC Food
This is a really useful podcast where Dr Rupy and his panel of experts draw on the latest research to give you actionable tips to help supercharge your health, this can be found here. Podcasts | The Doctor’s Kitchen
This website provides free 5-day meal plans with balanced recipes, grocery shopping lists, and budget tips, making meal planning simple, cost effective and convenient. Free Weekly Meal Plans (with Grocery Lists) – Tastes Better from Scratch
General Healthy Living
Better Health is an NHS website that helps you kickstart your health with advice on losing weight, getting active, quitting smoking and drinking less.
Cambridgeshire County Council provides a health living information site.
