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Programme | 05 October 2024
Good Health @Work launches today, a new support service aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of the working-age population across Suffolk. Funded by Suffolk County Council and delivered by Get Set UK, the programme runs for two years and will provide essential support to SMEs, focusing on businesses whose employees are at the highest risk of health inequalities, such as those on low incomes or with long-term health conditions. Key elements of the programme include:
1. An Online Resource Hub – The hub offers employers access to 100s of practical tools, advice, and evidence-based strategies to create healthier workplaces based on good work principles like fair pay, job security, and growth opportunities.
2. The Good Health @Work Awards – Join a community of employers committed to promoting good work practices, with opportunities to collaborate and improve their workplace using a self-assessment framework. Businesses can work towards achieving a Good Health @Work Award that can be used to promote their business to current employees, potential candidates, the local community, and key stakeholders.
3. A Navigator Service – Providing one-to-one support, GH@W Navigators work with businesses to identify what they are doing well, highlight areas that need improvement, direct them to resources and training and help them work towards achieving a GH@W Award.
At the launch, the Get Set UK team was joined by members from Suffolk County Council and several local SMEs who have already signed up for the Good Health @Work programme.
Councillor Steve Wiles, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Public Protection commented: “Healthy employees are the foundation of healthy businesses. Last year, Suffolk lost up to 2.1 million working days due to sickness absence, costing £432 million in lost productivity. Through this programme, businesses will have access to the support they need to improve employee health, boost retention, and create more productive work environments.”
Thomas Harley FIEP FRSA, CEO of Get Set UK commented: “Healthy employees mean a healthier business. The Good Health @Work programme has been developed to help Suffolk SMEs thrive in today’s challenging environment. This new support service offers practical support and advice through free online resources and one-to-one personal business health checks. It’s a complete service for any Suffolk SMEs looking to become a healthier, happier workplace”.
Businesses can explore the available resources and learn more by visiting our newly developed website www.goodhealthatwork.co.uk
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