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North East Better Health at Work Award Promoting Healthy Eating at Work

North East Better Health at Work Award Promoting Healthy Eating at Work. Who are we?. Michael McMullen and Liz Roe Workplace Health Improvement Specialists Newcastle and North Tyneside Community Health. North East Better Health at Work Award.

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North East Better Health at Work Award Promoting Healthy Eating at Work

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  1. North East Better Health at Work AwardPromoting Healthy Eating at Work

  2. Who are we? Michael McMullen and Liz Roe Workplace Health Improvement Specialists Newcastle and North Tyneside Community Health

  3. North East Better Health at Work Award • Encourages local workplaces to make a contribution to improving the health of the people in the North East • Provides a valuable framework • Access to a range of resources • Provides local support from an Award Coordinator

  4. Benefits to the Employee • Improved workplace health • Improved corporate image • Increased productivity • Improved staff morale and loyalty • Reduced absenteeism • Reduced staff turnover • Networking with other partners • Assistance in legislation compliance

  5. 2009 Regional perspective • 93 organisations took part • 42% public sector • 43% private sector • 15% third sector • 111,470 employees.

  6. 2009 OrganisationsNewcastle and North Tyneside BAE Systems St Cuthberts Care DUCO Ltd HMRC (NICO) HMRC (TEEL) Newcastle City Council John Lewis Newcastle University (Estates) Nestlé North East Ambulance Service NHS North of Tyne Twinings Your Homes Newcastle North Tyneside Area Command NHS Newcastle and North Tyneside Community Health Reaching over 29,000 employees

  7. Health Needs Assessment • If there was one thing in your workplace that would improve your health, what would it be? • On which of the following health issues would you like information? How would you like information? • How many portions of fruit and vegetables do you usually have each day (including fresh, frozen and canned in juice)?

  8. Common themes Back Pain Mental Health Issues Cancer Prevention Also identified: Healthy Eating Exercise Heart Health Men’s Health Work Life Balance Cholesterol HNA Summary

  9. HNA Summary • >80% Not meeting recommended guidelines for physical activity. • >70% Not eating 5 portions fruit & veg a day • 50% under pressure (>70% due to work)

  10. Health Campaigns • Raise health awareness with the workforce, through three local, regional or national health campaigns or events, based on the outcome of your health needs assessment.

  11. Bronze level Criteria • Healthy food choices to be available (if there is a canteen, restaurant or vending machine). Otherwise some mechanism for ensuring employees are aware of dietary issues

  12. Silver Level Criteria • Healthy food choices will be actively promoted, for example in house/corporate catering. Consultation with employees on the development and implementation of a healthy eating policy.

  13. Healthy Eating Policy • Aim • Definition and key recommendations • Responsibilities • Policy Actions • Monitoring and Reviewing

  14. Healthy Eating Policy • raise awareness of healthy eating and the associated benefits • support employees in eating healthily • remove barriers and enable staff to eat healthily within and around the workplace

  15. Nestlé (Fawdon) UK • Nutrition, Health and Wellness • Canteen Provision • Vending facilities Night shift and weekend • Calendar of Events - Healthy Eating Messages • Review

  16. Teel (HMRC) • Weekly Healthy eating themed emails (Bronze level) • Healthy recipes • Seasonal foods • Signposted to News Board Message (silver level)

  17. Newcastle University (ESS) • Free Fruit Campaign • Sourced from local supplier • Twice a week for 8 weeks • Positive feedback from staff

  18. Your Homes Newcastle • Fruit & Veg delivery to sites across Newcastle • Popular at main site • Mixed response from other sites

  19. Newcastle City Council • Staff survey on canteen provision (2009) • Common themes from both canteens • More health options • Less mayonnaise • Easy to understand signposting system

  20. Future Plans • Training with Newcastle Nutrition • Silver level • Up to date information on healthy eating • Practical ideas inc. use of available resources • Change 4 Life

  21. Contact Details Michael.mcmullen@newcastle-pct.nhs.uk Liz.roe@newcastle-pct.nhs.uk Tel: 0191 229 2903

  22. Healthy Eating activities • Can you support workplaces? • Any other ideas? • Experiences to share?

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