1. WorkHealthy Cambridgeshire Zoe Cross, Health Improvement Advisor (Workplaces) zoe.cross@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

2. The facts The average employee spends 8 hours a day at work Inactive employees are less productive by 5-6 hours per week than active employees (Journal of Occupational Environmental Medicine 2007) 26% of the workforce are living with a health condition or disability 24% of the adult population are obese and this is set to rise to 40% in 2025 (www.ic.nhs.uk)www.ic.nhs.uk Research shows that the implementation of a structured workplace health and wellbeing programme can decrease sickness absence by 30-40% and improve job satisfaction by 10-25% (PriceWaterhouseCooper, 2008)

3. Health in Cambridgeshire (ERPHO health profiles 2010) Adult population 1 in 5 Smoke 1 in 5 Binge Drink 1 in 8 physically active 1 in 4 obese

4. How can a healthier lifestyle help? Being physically active can reduce the risk of/alleviate: Stroke and Coronary Heart Disease Osteoporosis Stress/Depression Certain Cancers (colon and breast) Type 2 Diabetes Poor sleep Eating well can help reduce the risk of: Certain cancers (bowel, stomach, oesophagus, mouth, breast) Obesity Stroke and Coronary Heart Disease Low energy levels High blood pressure

5. How can a healthier lifestyle help? Quitting Smoking can improve: Energy levels Immune system Levels of stress Length of life Reducing consumption of alcohol so that it is not regularly above the recommended daily limit can reduce the risk of: Liver problems High blood pressure Heart attack Some cancers

6. What will you gain as an organisation? Reduce the cost of workplace absence through sickness, increasing productivity: Studies have shown physically active employees take 27% fewer sick days (Health, Work and Wellbeing Programmes 2008) Several programmes have seen rates lower by 12-36% and a reduction in absenteeism costs of 35% (Kreis J and Bodeker W, 2004) Maximise staff potential and morale Improve communications and working relationships within the team Show your commitment to staff’s health and wellbeing A happier work environment and workforce Improve recruitment and improve your corporate image in the Community: Well designed wellness programmes can increase employee job satisfaction and reduce staff turnover by 10-25% (Pricewaterhouse Coopers, 2008)

7. How can WorkHealthy Cambridgeshire help? Workplace Health champions FREE training for employees to support your Employee Health and wellbeing (H&WB) programme Free Mental Health First Aid Lite Training ‘Camquit’ Stop Smoking service Signposting and referrals to other NHS Services, and other partners who can support employers H&WB programme Free access to employee H&WB best practice events including Practitioner networks Free resources

8. WorkHealthy Cambridgeshire Zoe Cross, Health Improvement Advisor (Workplaces) zoe.cross@cambridgeshire.gov.uk