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The Well@Work project is all about
improving health and well-being in the workplace. The programme was
initially working with staff from HJ Heinz and HMP/YOI Hindley but we
are looking to work with other business over the next few years.
The ALT works in partnership with Ashton, Leigh and Wigan PCT and a
local company called Healthworks to deliver a range of interventions
aimed at increasing physical activity, encouraging better diets, giving
up smoking, reducing stress and improving the working environment.
Some of the interventions that have taken place are:
Pedometer challenge, golf tasters, alcohol awareness, "Waist Watchers" -
a 12 week healthy eating/weight loss programme, a cycle to work scheme
and improvements to the staff restaurant.
Promoting health and well-being in the workplace makes business sense as
we spend up to 60% of our waking hours at work and people who are more
active are less likely to develop health problems and be off sick.
For more information on Well@Work contact Alison Gilfoyle on 01942
488486.
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