The North East Better Health at Work Award was launched in 2009 to recognise the efforts of workplaces in actively promoting the health of employees. Workplaces, local Primary Care Trusts and Public Health North East established the award in cooperation with the Health and Safety Executive and the TUC.
This regional scheme is a free accreditation programme to help improve the health and wellbeing of staff, increase productivity and reduce sickness absence. The scheme encourages staff to engage more with their health and safety and to make the University a better place to work.
In 2011 the University was delighted to achieve the Bronze level award. A recent assessment has resulted in the University being recommended for the Silver level award. A copy of the submission for information.
The Estate Support Service (ESS) and Accommodation and Hospitality Services (AHS) committed to the award scheme earlier than the remainder of the University. ESS has recently been recommended for the Continuing Excellence award and AHS will shortly undertake an assessment for the Gold level.
This work is supported by a network of Health Advocates.
The role of the Health Advocate is outlined and should you wish to join please contact Richard Boggie or Jane Elliott-Simm
Conducted in 2010 this survey informs wellbeing activities in the University. A further health needs survey will be conducted during 2013.
This regional scheme is a free accreditation programme to help improve the health and wellbeing of staff, increase productivity and morale and reduce sickness absence.
Baseline Data, December 2010 (PDF, 40KB)
The University has signed up to the Mindful Employer Charter. This is focussed on increasing awareness of mental health at work and providing support for businesses in recruiting and retaining staff.
About the Mindful Employer Charter (PDF, 20KB)
Results of the 2011 survey (PDF, 350KB).
Constitution and terms of reference (PDF, 15KB)
Newcastle University Wellbeing Strategy 2012-15 (PDF, 22KB)