Healthy Working Lives
Published 6 Feb 2012 09:30
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Representatives from Ayrshire companies receive their Health Working Lives awards
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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