The Occupational Health team which supports colleagues across UHL Group sites as well as other local trusts and NHS organisations has won an NHS Health at Work Network Recognition Award for its role in implementing a new staff wellbeing initiative.
As part of the NHS North West Regional Partnership, our Occupational Health colleagues have created a new guide for managers, which ensures colleagues receive the correct support at the right time by asking managers to complete preliminary assessments. This enables the Occupational Health service to provide tailored and meaningful advice and outcomes.
Diane Haddock, Associate Director Workforce and Wellbeing at UHL Group, said: “I am extremely proud that our Occupational Health service, as part of a North West focus group aimed at growing occupational health and wellbeing, has received national recognition for their work in caring for the health and wellbeing of their colleagues.
“As an NHS organisation it is our duty and privilege to care for our communities, and our valuable workforce is part of that. If our colleagues are well supported both physically and mentally, then they are able to work to the best of their ability and provide the best care possible to our patients.”
Dr Charles Goss, Chair of the NHS Health at Work Network, said: “These awards highlight the outstanding contributions being made across the NHS to promote the health and wellbeing of our workforce. Each recipient demonstrates the creativity and commitment essential to advancing occupational health, and we are delighted to honour their success.”