The TimeoutforWellbeing Program is being delivered with ‘WeCare’, and is a 6 month pilot running to March 2023 offering all F&E staff the chance to opt in to scheduled health and wellbeing activities to improve you and your teams physical and mental health.  A wide range of activities are offered with the objectives of the initiative being to: 

·         Improve the health and wellbeing of F&E staff  

·         Provide educational opportunities around health & wellbeing  

·         Provide information and signposting to health & wellbeing activities   

·         Help staff to develop long-term habits for healthier lifestyles  

We recognise that our staff are spread over a large geographic area so whilst there are some face to face activities, many are online.  Along with the timetable of activities there is an opt-in form where staff can indicate the activity they would like to participate in, and request line manager approval. This is so line managers can assess service cover, ensure equity and know their teams whereabouts.  All the wellbeing activities are structured with facilitators; activities include wellbeing walks, financial planning, yoga, breathing, smoking cessation, guided journaling as well as many more.  Both the timetable and opt-in form are attached to this email.  In general terms the proposal is that staff can request a half hour activity a week/2 hours a month.  Part time staff would be pro rata.