Running legends promote Healthy Worcestershire at Business Expo

The Business Expo is taking place this Thursday 10 October at the University Arena in Worcester between 9:00am and 3:00pm, and visitors will hear about the great health and wellbeing support available for businesses to access.

The Public Health Team at Worcestershire County Council are proud to be sponsoring the Health and Wellbeing Zone this year.

Under the banner of Healthy Worcestershire, visitors can find out about a range of free support services aimed specifically at businesses and the workplace.  

The running stars are joining Worcestershire County Council's Public Health Team to promote the opportunities available for businesses to get involved with the Worcester City and Wythall Fun Runs.

Both events are supported by Public Health and are great opportunities for people to get active. Businesses can get involved by encouraging their staff to do Couch 2 5k, take part in the Business Challenge or offer other support.  

Businesses will also meet representatives from the Work Well Live Better programme. It is a free service that offers businesses accredited and evidence-based resources, support, and training to help make positive and impactful changes to the health and wellbeing of the workforce. The programme also hosts regular events and offers bespoke targeted support to help businesses create a happier, healthier workforce.

Organisations can also find out more about The Orange Button scheme to support their employees Mental Health.

The Orange Button is worn by people who have relevant training in suicide prevention. They are there to listen, signpost to local support, and help reduce stigma by talking openly about suicide.

At the Business Expo you will also hear about our free support to anyone wishing to quit smoking. We can support your business to help staff quit smoking and get them signed up. This includes weekly telephone support, product advice and vouchers for vape products for up to four weeks.

Councillor David Ross, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing from Worcestershire County Council said: "We support people to live well and in good health for as long as possible. We not only work with communities and local people, but we also listen to their needs and invest directly in them. We believe in the power of local communities to improve health.  We know that workplaces offer great opportunities to support health and wellbeing for a truly Healthy Worcestershire.
 
Join Work Well Live Better today by visiting the Work Well Live Better Registration page to access this free support.

Business leaders can take the opportunity to speak with our dedicated grants team to learn about our exclusive Net Zero grants, offering up to 75% funding to help your business reduce both costs and carbon emissions. Discover how SMEs in Worcestershire can access up to £20,000 in grant funding for research and development projects.

Don’t miss the Local Support, Grants, and Funding Seminar from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, where you can explore the various support, grants, and funding options available to local businesses.