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.
Wellbeing during Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Helpful guides and advise regarding Coronavirus including those concerned returning to the workplace.
Read more about Coronavirus COVID-19
Mental Wellbeing
Having good mental health allows us to cope with life's challenges.
Read more about Mental Wellbeing
Women health topics (including Menopause)
Women@Reading Women’s Health Cafés
The cafes are primarily aimed at women, however other members of the University community are also welcome to come along to develop their awareness of women's health topics, how they impact women in the workplace and to enable the cafe community to be there for those who may be supporting a partner, family member, friend and/or work colleague with a particular health-related event. The Cafe is a space for people to come together and talk, share stories and support each other.
Menopause
Managing the menopause at work: a guide for employees and their managers
This guide provides staff and line managers with detailed information about what the menopause is, symptoms which can be be experienced and tips for line managers on what they can practically do to enable those experiencing symptoms to more easily talk about them (where they want to) and manage them in the workplace environment.
Menopause Symptoms and Adjustments Checklist
This is a useful tool which individuals can use to identify symptoms they may be experiencing and what workplace adjustments may be helpful to them.
Period Pain and Endometriosis
Prostate Cancer & Men health topics
Healthy Eating
It is recommended that we eat a wide range of foods to make sure we are getting a balanced diet and your body is receiving the nutrients it needs.
Emotional Support
Bereavement/Grief
CiC Bereavement Information sheet
CiC Grief and loss Information sheet
Mind UK - helpful contacts during bereavement
AtaLoss helps bereaved people find support and wellbeing
Sleep and Insomnia
Fact sheet on Sleep and Insomnia
Physical Activity
Not being physically active can increase our risk of developing heart or circulatory diseases and diabetes.
Domestic Abuse
Support and advise on domestic abuse.
Read more about Domestic Abuse
Finances
CiC - Mental health and cost of living pressures
CiC EAP -Legal Financial Services
CiC Money Pressures and Mental Health WO
CiC-Making-time-to-save-Information-sheetGuidance and Support from the Government See Work,Financial support and money
Gov website - Help for Households
Education Support: financial support to teachers & education staff
Education Support: Guides, articles and videos on finances for teachers and education staff
Smoking
Smoking is one of the biggest causes of preventable deaths in the UK as it damages blood vessels and the toxins in cigarettes affect your body.
Alcohol
Drinking too much can put you at risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases and it can increases your risk of developing dementia or Type 2 diabetes.