The University is committed to providing an environment that supports the wellbeing of both staff and students - read Warwick's commitment to the wellbeing of its community and the University of Warwick Wellbeing Strategy 2020-24. Warwick held the Workplace Wellbeing Charter Mark from 2017 - 2019. We are now working towards the Thrive at Work Commitment.

The University obtained Foundation status in January 2023 and are working towards Bronze level.

If you want to know more about Thrive At Work and the plan of action which supports our application please visit Psychological and emotional wellbeing at the University of Warwick.

Key Areas

The Thrive at Work Commitment covers five key areas - click the title of each section to find links to sources of information and support relevant to each section:

Enablers of Health, which includes: Board level engagement. Line manager support. Health and Wellbeing lead(s). Policies & procedures. Attendance management. Health & Safety. Social value.   Photo by Marcus Aurelius from PexelsLink opens in a new window. Colour banner and text added to original.

Mental Health, which includes: Identification. Prevention. Self-Management. Treatment.   Photo by Helena Lopes from PexelsLink opens in a new window. Colour banner and text added to original.

Musculoskeletal Health, which includes: Identification. Prevention. Self-Management. Treatment.   Photo by Centre for Ageing Better Link opens in a new window. Colour banner and text added to original.

Lifestyles, which includes: Smoking. Alcohol and substance use. Healthy eating, drinking & weight. Physical activity. Active travel.   Photo from PexelsLink opens in a new window. Colour banner and text added to original.

External Risks to Health, which includes: Financial health. Domestic abuse. Caring responsibilities.   Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsLink opens in a new window. Colour banner and text added to original.

 

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Enablers of Health

Find below links to internal and external resources and sources of support relating to board level engagement, line manager support, Health and Wellbeing lead(s), policies & procedures, attendance management, Health & Safety, and social value:

• ED&I Policies (including Dignity at Warwick, Disability, ED&I, and Trans and Gender Reassignment).
• Warwick's Health, Safety & WellbeingLink opens in a new window webpages.
• Warwick (2019) Warwick and Coventry 2 of 30 universities to sign new Civic University Agreement reaffirming local commitmentLink opens in a new window.
• Employers for CarersLink opens in a new window - Warwick is a member of Carers UK Business Forum, therefore providing all staff with access to the Employers for Carers platform which hosts resources for employers, line managers, and essential guides for working carers.

 

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Mental Health

Find below links to internal and external resources and sources of support relating to identification, prevention, self-management, and treatment of mental health problems:

• Wellbeing at Warwick (including support for staffLink opens in a new window and studentsLink opens in a new window).
• Staff Wellbeing HubLink opens in a new window.
• Employee Assistance ProgrammeLink opens in a new window.
• TogetherallLink opens in a new window - sign up using your Warwick email address. Find more information about Togetherall hereLink opens in a new window.
• Counselling ServiceLink opens in a new window - including student workshopsLink opens in a new window and staff workshopsLink opens in a new window.
• Mental HealthLink opens in a new window - get expert advice, practical tips and a personalised action plan.
• Obsessions and CompulsionsLink opens in a new window.
• AnxietyLink opens in a new window.
• TraumaLink opens in a new window.
• Urgent SupportLink opens in a new window - help and support is available right now if you need it.
• Low MoodLink opens in a new window.
• PanicLink opens in a new window.
• StressLink opens in a new window.
• Social AnxietyLink opens in a new window.
• Helping others with their mental healthLink opens in a new window.
• BeatLink opens in a new window - the UK's eating disorder charity.
• MindLink opens in a new window.
• Mental Health at WorkLink opens in a new window.
• Mental Health FoundationLink opens in a new window.
• AcasLink opens in a new window.
• HSE - Talking Toolkit: Preventing Work-Related Stress Link opens in a new window.
• Black Minds MatterLink opens in a new window.
• NafsiyatLink opens in a new window - a pioneering charity offering intercultural therapy in over 20 languages to people from diverse cultural communities.
• BAATNLink opens in a new window - home of the largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian, and Caribbean Heritage in the UK.

 

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Musculoskeletal Health

Find below links to internal and external resources and sources of support relating to identification, prevention, self-management, treatment of musculoskeletal issues:

• Warwick's Health, Safety & Wellbeing webpages.
• NHS England: Musculoskeletal conditionsLink opens in a new window.
• Business in the Community: Musculoskeletal Health Toolkit for EmployersLink opens in a new window.
• Getting active for better musculoskeletal healthLink opens in a new window.
• Versus ArthritisLink opens in a new window.
• Arthritis and Musculoskeletal AllianceLink opens in a new window.
• Arthritis ActionLink opens in a new window.
• National Rheumatoid Arthritis SocietyLink opens in a new window.
• Employee Assistance ProgrammeLink opens in a new window.

 

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Lifestyles

Find below links to internal and external resources and sources of support relating to smoking, alcohol and substance use, healthy eating, drinking & weight, physical activity, and active travel:

• One You - NHS website to help you get healthier and feel better with free tips, tools and support.
• How Are You? QuizLink opens in a new window - get a free personalized health score when you complete this 10 minute quiz.
• Learn more about symptoms of high blood pressureLink opens in a new window and type 2 diabetesLink opens in a new window.
• Check Your Heart AgeLink opens in a new window.
• Find out how to get a free NHS health checkLink opens in a new window.
• Reduce your risk of diabetesLink opens in a new window.
• Take care of your sexual healthLink opens in a new window.
• SleepLink opens in a new window - simple steps you can take to ease those restless nights.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Link opens in a new window.
• My Healthy AdvantageLink opens in a new window - health and wellbeing mobile app from the EAP.

Smoking

Smoking impacts on your health in the long term and can be related to a number of illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer and strokes. There are a number of organisations that can support you in your efforts to stop smoking, such as:

• NHS 'Stoptober' Campaign.
• NHS Stop Smoking - provides resources and tips to help quit smoking.
• Quit SmokingLink opens in a new window - free expert support, stop smoking aids, tools and practical tips.
• Download the NHS Smoke Free appLink opens in a new window.

Alcohol and substance use

• Drink LessLink opens in a new window - free expert support, stop smoking aids, tools and practical tips.
• Download the Drink Free Days appLink opens in a new window.

Healthy eating, drinking & weight

• Eat BetterLink opens in a new window - try these easy ways to eat better every day.
• Lose WeightLink opens in a new window.
• Download the Easy Meals appLink opens in a new window.
• BeatLink opens in a new window - the UK's eating disorder charity.
• Gov.UK - Health Matters: Whole Systems Approach to ObesityLink opens in a new window.

Physical activity

• Warwick SportLink opens in a new window webpages.
• Move MoreLink opens in a new window - tips on how to get more physical activity every day.
• Download the Active 10 appLink opens in a new window - Active 10 tracks your walking and shows you when to increase your pace to benefit your health.
• Download the Couch to 5K appLink opens in a new window.
• Ways to stay active during your self isolationLink opens in a new window.
• Warwick Sport Wellness app for iOSLink opens in a new window / Warwick Sport Wellness app for AndroidLink opens in a new window.

 

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External Risks to Health

Find below links to internal and external resources and sources of support relating to financial health, domestic abuse, and caring responsibilities:

• Carers Staff Network - receive information and future meetings dates by join the Carers Staff Network distribution list here.

• Employers for CarersLink opens in a new window - Warwick is a member of Carers UK Business Forum, therefore providing all staff with access to the Employers for Carers platform which hosts resources for employers, line managers, and essential guides for working carers.

• Care CompanionLink opens in a new window - developing at WMS, freely available to all residents in Coventry and Warwickshire, provides personalised information and support for carers.

• Carers UKLink opens in a new window.
• Carers TrustLink opens in a new window.
• Age UKLink opens in a new window.
• Citizens AdviceLink opens in a new window.
• StepChange - debt advice charity.
• Money Advice ServiceLink opens in a new window.
• Debt Advice FoundationLink opens in a new window.
• The Money CharityLink opens in a new window.
• Employee Assistance ProgrammeLink opens in a new window.

Domestic abuse

• Freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247.
• Womens AidLink opens in a new window.
• RefugeLink opens in a new window.
• Coventry HavenLink opens in a new window.
• Men's Advice LineLink opens in a new window.
• Online Safe SpacesLink opens in a new window (delivered in partnership between UK SAYS NO MORE and Royal Mail Group these webpages list information on specialist domestic abuse support services, national helplines, and other resources. The web page does not appear in Internet browsing history).
• Managing and supporting employees experiencing domestic abuseLink opens in a new window.
• Universities UK - Responding to domestic violence and technology mediated abuse in higher education communities during the Covid-19 pandemic:
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