
Traditionally good physical wellbeing has been deemed to be the absence of disease/illness. However, despite this traditional view, physical well-being is not just the absence of disease. It includes the ability to make good lifestyle choices to ensure good physical health and avoid preventable lifestyle related diseases (such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc.). At RWT we aim to support staff to maintain their physical health and to improve the overall fitness and health of staff, to lessen the risk of lifestyle related diseases occurring.
To enable us to do this we have adopted a holistic approach to physical wellbeing where we focus on supporting staff with:
- Physical activity
- Diet/nutrition
- Alcohol/smoking/drugs
- Rest & sleep
- Rapid referral to treatment
Within this section you will find information about how the Trusts Health & Wellbeing Offer can support your physical wellbeing. Please click through to see what’s on offer!
- #DoingOurBit
A free exercise platform developed by NHS staff, for NHS staff- Sign up at https://doingourbit.org.uk/
- 24/7 Mental, Physical, and Financial Wellbeing Helpline (EAP)
- Call 0800 015 7284
- Challenge the Wild walks
Challenge the Wild are an organisation specialising in providing adventurous challenges, outdoor experiences and stunning hikes to groups of like-minded individuals. They are offering 100 NHS colleagues the chance to participate in a one day “wellbeing walk” in the countryside, in a range of locations across the country. Being active can improve self-perception and self-esteem, mood and sleep quality, reduce stress, anxiety and fatigue. These walks will also provide you with an opportunity to create peer networks with colleagues who live locally to you, and share your experiences of the last year in a safe environment. They offer free walks to NHS colleagues, facilitated by trained mountain leaders who are also either ex-Armed Forces or NHS staff. Where possible, all routes are tailored to meet all accessibility needs.- How to join a walk All NHS employees have access to Challenge the Wild walks at zero cost. The walks are designed to support participants and offer real benefits, focussing on improving physical and mental wellbeing, whilst connecting like mind people and building team spirit. You can view available walks on the Challenge the Wild website
- Digital Weight Management Programme for NHS Staff
12-week weight management programme which is designed to be personally tailored to support you on your journey to a healthier lifestyle. As a digital programme, it can be used anywhere, allowing you to complete the programme in your own time, at a pace that works for you - Getting Active at Work #
You may wish to take a walk on your lunch or break
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Physiotherapy Service for Staff
Do you require physiotherapy for musculoskeletal health and wellbeing? Did you know that as staff you can self-refer into the Occupational Health Physiotherapy Service at the Trust? There are services across all 3 sites, New Cross, West Park & Cannock Chase hospitals. Take a look at the Intranet page for self-help, exercises, videos, and the self-referral form.
Substance Misuse and Alcohol
- RWT Drug & Alcohol Liaison Team Mon – Fri 08.00 – 16.00
Call ext. 84079
Bleep: 1211
Mobile 07812 260821 -
NHS
- Drugs: Drug addiction: getting help
- Alcohol: Alcohol support
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Frank
Helpline for anyone concerned about drug or solvent misuse. Advice and information for drug misusers, their families, friends, carers. (Formerly known as the National Drugs Helpline).
Website: Talk to Frank
Helpline: 0300 123 6600 (24Hr)
SMS: 82111
Live chat via website
Email support
Find a Frank support near you -
Release
Free and confidential drugs helpline that also provides free legal advice on drug issues for people who use drugs and their families.
Release website
Helpline: 0207 324 2989
Email Release -
Families Anonymous
Telephone helpline and other support services for families and friends of drug users. Throughout UK there are around 50 groups offering help and support to members via a 12 step programme.
Website: www.famanon.org.uk
Helpline: 020 7498 4680 -
DrugFam
Phone and email support for families, friends and partners affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use.
Website: https://www.drugfam.co.uk/
Helpline: 0300 888 3853
Email DrugFam - One You - Alcohol
- Recovery Near You
- StaffordshireTreatment and Recovery Service (STARS)
- Cgl - Atlantic Recovery Centre Dudley (Alcohol addiction - support for family and friends)
- Cranstoun Sandwell
- The Beacon Walsall
- Recovery Near You (Wolverhampton)