According to reports, stress, depression and anxiety caused 22.1 million lost days last year, with nearly 23 days off work on average. With workplace wellbeing challenges being at an all-time high, the Better Health at Work Award (BHAWA) initiative is more important now, than ever before. This free initiative supports local employers to prioritise the health and wellbeing of their workforce. This programme is delivered by award-winning health and wellbeing charity, Pioneering Care Partnership...

Northumbrian Water have been a part of the Better Health at Work Award for many years, and have now claimed Ambassador status for their commitment to employee wellbeing. Read all about their journey on the award so far. Why did you decide to sign up to the BHAWA? Northumbrian Water employs over 3,800 people across our three operating regions: Northern England, Essex and Suffolk. As a responsible and ethical organisation, we understand the importance of supporting the wellbeing of our...

Our Shining Star for the month of November is... GEM Partnership. GEM Partnership are currently working towards the 'Maintaining Excellence' level of the Better Health at Work Award, and we recently sat down with them to talk about their workplace health journey so far. Want to find out more about the Better Health at Work Award? Click here.