Health and Wellbeing
The University has a strong commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We recognise that a good working environment can positively impact on the health and happiness of our staff and aim to provide a workplace that embraces inclusivity and flexibility and provides everyone with the opportunity to manage their time and their commitments in the best way that they can.
Wellbeing is commonly defined as the state of being comfortable, healthy and happy. Our wellbeing is influenced by many things including how we feel and function in our everyday lives. Looking after your own wellbeing is key to feeling good and functioning well.
These pages will offer information and resources to fully support employee wellbeing in day to day life.
Please read the University's Employee Health and Wellbeing Policy Statement.
Returning to work during Coronavirus
CiC - Managing anxiety over return to workplace during COVID-19
CiC - Guidance on living with those who may be vulnerable to COVID-19
CiC Return to work during Covid
CiC- Mental Health During Covid-19
CiC Social Anxiety after Lockdown
CiC - Coping with Panic Attacks
CiC - Dealing with Uncertainty
Cordell Health Guides - Steps to Building Personal Resilience:
Step 1 - Building Personal Resilience
Step 2 - Identify Your Personal Family Social Supports
Step 4 - Know Your Tipping Point
Step 7 - Eat and drink for Energy and Strength
Step 10 - Collaboration and Cooporation
Wellbeing during Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The following resources are designed to support employees wellbeing during the Coronavirus outbreak:
CiC - Wellbeing and how to enjoy a little more of it
CiC - Wellbeing Webinar - June 2020
Wellbeing Article from Occupational Health
Sports Park guidance - Stay Healthy at Home
Coronavirus and your wellbeing - Advice from Mind
Information about Domestic Abuse - Government website
Domestic Abuse Information sheet
Domestic Abuse How To Get Help
Helpful information on home life during COVID-19 - CiC-Home-Life
Working from home and resilience webinar by Harry Key, CIC - use the password 'Wellbeing1'.
Coping with change and uncertainty webinar by Harry Key, CIC - use the password MhPMNCK8
Virus Anxiety Information Sheet
Coronavirus: dealing with bereavement and grief - Advice from Cruse Bereavement Care
Government guidance on mental health and wellbeing
NHS Mental wellbeing Stay at home tips
Accessing mental health support in Berkshire
Coping with stress - World Health Organisation
5 Steps to Wellbeing
Looking after our mental wellbeing is important for all of us and making small changes in your life can improve your wellbeing.
Wellbeing at Work
There is a strong evidence base showing that work is good for physical and mental health and wellbeing.
My Wellbeing
Taking steps to actively manage our own health is important and taking control of the following areas can help our health and wellbeing.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
The programme is an independent, free, confidential support and counselling service which is run by CIC and is called Confidential Care.