As part of Thrive Live we are offering UHD staff aged 40-74 free 30 minute NHS health checks which can spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease or type 2 diabetes.

Check your eligibility below and fill out this form to book.

Slots are available to book on:

Monday 18 March at Christchurch Day Hospital, therapy outpatients

Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 March at Poole Hospital, occupational health, Gala Lodge

Thursday 21 and Friday 22 March at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, occupational health, Stour Building

To be eligible for a free health check you must:

• Be aged 40-74
• Live in Dorset or be registered with a Dorset GP
• Have not had an NHS health check in the last 5 years
• Not be receiving treatment for an existing cardiovascular condition

Each 30 minute appointment will include:

• Height and weight measurement
• Blood pressure and pulse rhythm checks
• Waist circumference measurement
• Cholesterol test (POCT - Lipid)
• Pre-diabetes and diabetes test (POCT - HBA1C)
• Lifestyle assessment (Audit C, GPPAQ, smoking status)
• Cardiovascular disease risk score
• An action plan and goals tailored to you
• Results sent to your GP

Could you join our team of UHD Health and Wellbeing Champions?

A proactive approach to supporting the health and wellbeing of Team UHD is vital. Without first taking care of our own wellbeing, we cannot look after others. As a Health and Wellbeing Champion you can play a significant role in supporting your colleagues.

We are looking for engaged and enthusiastic people who have an interest in supporting their colleagues’ mental health, have a passion for social wellbeing and inclusion and a desire to support their colleagues to be fit and healthy at work.

What does being a Health and Wellbeing Champion involve?

You will be part of a trust wide network of Health and Wellbeing Champions responsible for ensuring your colleagues’ wellbeing needs are heard. You will be involved in helping the trust form its wider approach to workforce health and wellbeing by helping at events and sharing wellbeing resources and messages.

As a minimum you will...

·         Share health and wellbeing resources with your colleagues

·         Join monthly Health and Wellbeing Champions check-ins to share best practice, discuss challenges and access support from your champion peers

·         Join biannual two hour virtual development sessions and two biannual face-to-face half-day development sessions

·         Contribute up to 5.5 hours per month of paid time to support activities contributing to the health and wellbeing of colleagues (as agreed with your line manager).

·         Have the opportunity to inform and influence UHD strategy and framework for colleague health and wellbeing

·         Help support a healthy workplace by helping to raise awareness of health and wellbeing activities

What support will be given?

Champions will be invited to attend monthly virtual Health and Wellbeing Champion check-ins, where you will be able to network with other champions across the trust, gain insight on wellbeing activity and resources, ask any questions you may have and have the opportunity to share ideas.

You will also be invited to attend biannual virtual development sessions and biannual face to face development sessions.

You will become a member of the Health and Wellbeing Champions MS Teams channel where you can access information, share ideas and keep up to date with activities.

What are the time commitments?

You are not required to provide a set number of hours, but we recommend committing up to 3.5 hours per month as a Health and Wellbeing Champion or 5.5 hours per month as a Lead Health and Wellbeing Champion paid time in agreement with your line manager.

You will not be expected to:

·         Act as a counsellor to colleagues

·         Provide support on an on-going basis to the detriment of your role within UHD

·         Be an expert and have all the answers

·         Self-finance or resource wellbeing activity

If you would like to find out more information, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To apply, fill out this form and send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Resources

Download this poster, add a photo of your health and wellbeing champion and display it in your area.

Download this poster to share our health and wellbeing champions directory with your team.

Mental health and neurodiversity

Physical health

Financial health

Click here to catch up on Thrive Live 2024.

Details

Hits: 12070

If you or a colleague are feeling extremely distressed, despairing, or suicidal and need immediate support, please contact one of the services below. Click here for more guidance.

Urgent or Emergency Support Services

	Dorset Connection 0800 652 0190 Crisis helpline for mental health advice and support. Also for friends or family members.
	SAMARITANS 116 123 Crisis support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, feeling suicidal.
	Contact Your GP Phone your GP Surgery or call 111 Request an emergency appointment.
	Shout Text the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 Free, confidential, anonymous text support service, providing crisis support if in emotional distress, struggling to cope or feeling suicidal.
	Stay Alive https://www.stayalive.app Suicide prevention app containing information and tools to help you stay safe in a crisis.