Representatives from organisations and businesses from all over Ayrshire came together at a special event which recognised their work in helping to make their employees healthier. This event also provided a platform where people could share good practice and developments.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran's Healthy Working Lives team provides local businesses and organisations with health, safety and wellbeing advice and support. They are then encouraged to make the workplace healthier and, following assessments, are eligible for one of three Healthy Working Lives awards - Bronze, Silver and Gold.
The event was opened by Mr Steve Bell, Strategic Director for the Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives. He outlined the national importance of the Healthy Working Lives agenda and the links to the Scottish Government's Health Works strategy.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran's Chief Executive, Dr Wai-yin Hatton, also attended and presented at the event. She said: "Employee wellbeing is key to a successful and healthy business and leadership plays a pivotal role in emphasising the direct link between healthy staff and a healthy business." Delegates also took part in a wide range of health-related workshops including: Fullarton Wheelers Cycle Club (FWCC) Work Your Smile in the workplace Tackling hidden reasons for absence Delegates also had the opportunity to pick up more information from a range of stalls during the day, including: Healthy Working Lives NHS Ayrshire & Arran Health Information Shop Paths for All Fresh Air-shire Smoke-free homes The annual award ceremony was held in the afternoon with 17 awards being presented by Professor Bill Stevely CBE, former Chairman of Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board. The award winners for 2011 were: Bronze award Consolidated Carriers Ltd Dundonald House Goodrich Corporation Magnox Ltd Hunterston A North Ayrshire Council North Ayrshire Council Social Services South Ayrshire Council The Ayr Clinic Silver award Barr Ltd - Killoch Bellsbank Family Centre Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Cunninghame Housing Association NHS Ayrshire & Arran South Ayrshire Council Gold award Troon Primary University of West of Scotland Mental Health Commendation Cunninghame Housing Association Workplaces interested in improving the health and wellbeing of their employees can contact Healthy Working Lives by telephoning 01292 885855 for more information on the free, confidential services that are available.
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