Workplace First Aid Blog
Would you know how to save a life at work?
In our recent LinkedIn Live event, St John Ambulance brought together experts and employee first aiders to discuss the essential role of first aid and mental health support in today's workplace. The session highlighted practical steps for creating safer, more supportive environments and managing physical or mental health emergencies.
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Time to refresh your mental health awareness
It is projected that by 2030 mental health problems (particularly depression) will be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally (WHO). So how can we support our employees and recognise when they are struggling, especially if they are working remotely? What specific mental health issues are arising from the pandemic and how can we make a difference in the workplace?
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Self-care for mental health: Enhancing your emotional health Part 2
As discussed in Part 1 of this three-part wellness series, we understand that sometimes getting out of bed can feel difficult, so how do we begin to achieve small acts of self-kindness or self-care? We’ve pulled together more self-care ideas that are designed to boost confidence, encourage achievements and inject positivity during times of stress or difficulty.
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Self-care for mental health: Enhancing your emotional health Part 1
Explore how mindset and personal hygiene build the foundation for self-care. Part One of our wellness series gives practical tips to boost mood and reduce stress. We understand that some days just getting out of bed can feel difficult, so how do we begin to achieve small acts of self-kindness or self-care?
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5 signs that you need a defibrillator in your workplace
A cardiac arrest is the ultimate medical emergency. A cardiac arrest is when your heart suddenly stops pumping blood around your body. With most cardiac arrests occurring in the home (72%) or the workplace (15%), proper first aid training paired with the installation of a defibrillator could help save thousands of lives if implemented across the country.
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Mental health in the workplace The role of emotional resilience
Guest blog from GP and bestselling author, Dr Harry Barry who looks at the many mental health challenges that we all face and explores the role of emotional resilience. There are many challenges facing our mental health. Life itself is a challenge, a roller coaster ride. All of us will encounter roadblocks through the different phases of life whether through Illness, loss, bereavement, financial setbacks, family crises or interpersonal conflicts.
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Q&A with Coutts: It's a bank, but not like any other bank
Mike Heyworth talks about the wellbeing programme that he and his fellow Executive Director, Miles Kean, have established at the bank, and the fascinating journey they took to get there.
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Engaging with workplaces during mental health awareness week and beyond
This edition of the blog is written by Vicki Cockman, Workplace Lead for Mental Health First Aid England. She describes her organisation’s headline activities for Mental Health Awareness Week; the #EmpowerHalfHour and the ‘Where’s Your Head At?’ Workplace Manifesto.
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Mental health at work A top priority for forward-thinking companies
Our mental health influences every aspect of our lives, from personal relationships to professional performance. And in recent years, this has become a critical focus in the workplace, with organisations recognising that, just like physical health, it plays a fundamental role in both employee well-being and overall business success.
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