Enhancing Health and Wellbeing at JET Library
The JET Library at Mid-Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust is actively supporting health and wellbeing through an array of resources and initiatives, from pre-existing collections of books to new additions focusing on mindfulness. The library has expanded its offerings to include information about the Trust's Health and Wellbeing group, yoga classes, park run events, complementary therapies, staff support services, and more. These efforts aim to address sickness absence issues and promote a healthier work environment. The library's circulation has been boosted by featuring its resources on the Trust's intranet and giving them to new staff members. Susan's involvement in the Trust's EWAG group has led to valuable HR insights. The content reflects on the importance of addressing mental health problems and the complex interplay between individuals' overall well-being and their work environment.
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Supporting health and wellbeing at the JET Library John Gale JET Library Mid-Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust
Pre-existing collection of wellbeing books at the JET Library Covered: Anxiety Depression Diabetes Weight Management Parkinson s and other long-term conditions
New books on mindfulness Idea of paying attention to the here and now in a non-judgmental fashion Arising out of Eastern traditions but not itself religious Has been used to treat stress, anxiety, depression and for pain relief Uses meditation many of the books come with guided meditation on a CD
Promotion Pulled together a leaflet promoting existing wellbeing collection + the mindfulness books
Expansion Seized on by Occupational Health Now includes: Information about the Trust s Health and Wellbeing group Yoga classes run by MacMillan Link to Crewe Park Run Complementary therapies Staff-support telephone number Counselling and Coaching Resilience workshops
Circulation Now on the Trust intranet Given to every new member of staff
Elevation Susan on the Trust s EWAG group Regular HR searches started to come up out of this
Sickness Absence I Cost the NHS 1.1bn a year Women are more likely to be off sick than men Full-time staff more likely than part-time staff Main causes: Respiratory disorders Digestive disorders Musculoskeletal problems (30%) Mental-health problems
Sickness Absence II Complex interplay between people s bodies and minds and their work environment
Sickness Absence III Physical factors: Fitness Weight Smoking Alcohol Exercise Sleep
Sickness Absence IV Psychological factors: Finding meaning in one s work Enjoying one s job Respect from colleagues Self-efficacy Mental health problems
Sickness Absence V Organisational factors: Workplace bullying by far the most important Employee development Good communication Employee participation and involvement Stability Teamwork Autonomy
Sickness Absence VI Interventions: Fast-track access to physiotherapy Phased returns Early referrals to occupational health Giving people more autonomy BUT Often no one takes it seriously until it s serious.
Sickness Absence VII The Bottom Line: Fit happy people in a happy workplace take less time off sick!
Read all about it! Making People Count A monthly HR/OD bulletin from the JET Library has a section on Wellbeing
