Workplace Health

Sickness absence is a significant financial burden for UK businesses, costing around £77 billion annually. With reduced productivity and lost output alone accounting for £55 billion per year, the average cost per employee is around £550.

By investing in employee health and well-being, you can lower these costs and help create a healthier, more productive workplace and see improvements in overall productivity.

At Healthworks, we offer a variety of free and low-cost services to help reduce sickness absence, improve morale, and boost performance in your workforce.

Our tailored workplace programmes are designed to help you:

• Enhance employee health and wellbeing
• Reduce staff sickness and absenteeism
• Boost productivity
• Attract and retain top talent

Healthworks Health Checks for individuals

At Healthworks, we provide workplace health checks designed to help employees gain valuable insights into their health and wellbeing.

As a charity committed to reducing health inequalities in the North East, all proceeds from this service are reinvested into our mission – not for profit.

We have also supported numerous organisations across the region, guiding them through all six levels of the Better Health at Work Award to create healthier, more productive workplaces.

What Healthworks Health Checks include:

• Non-Fasting Cholesterol Reading
• Blood Pressure and ECG
• BMI
• Smoking Status
• Alcohol Consumption assessment (AUDIT-C)
• Physical Activity Level assessment (GPPAQ)
• QDiabetes® Diabetes Risk Calculation – calculates the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes over the next ten years
• QRISK®3 Risk Calculation – calculates the risk of developing a heart attack or stroke over the next ten years

Additional benefits for individuals:

All clients will receive personalised health advice to improve their health and wellbeing, including an in-depth breakdown of what the results mean. They will also receive a Personal Health Report, access to our Free Healthy Lifestyle Resource Kit, and referrals to local community services such as smoking cessation and leisure activities.

Healthworks Health Checks Details:

£50 + VAT per appointment

Daily Capacity: Up to 10 appointments per day at a total cost of £500 + VAT per day

Appointment Times: Start around 9:30 am and finish between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm – however we are flexible!

Contact us about our Health Checks:

• 0191 272 4244
• [email protected],uk

What people say about the Healthworks Health Check:

• 90% found the health check a useful intervention
• 90% of respondents would recommend a health check to their colleague
• 85% rate the experience very good
• 75% are looking to make positive lifestyle changes following health check

It was great being able to pop in for this while at work – I would never have attended an external appointment for a general check up as I don’t feel I have time. This was very convenient. It was also interesting to have my cholesterol checked as I have never had this before, and had no clue if it was going to be good or bad!

Friendly and easy-going staff, quick, easy and (almost) painless tests. Reassuring for me, being all good news, but if it was bad news, I’d definitely have wanted to know. Thank you.

Some of the businesses and organisations we have recently supported include:

• Baltic – Cambridge University Press & Assessment
• Pearson’s Engineering
• North Standard
• Northumberland Wildlife Trust
• Centre for Life
• Home group Strawberry Lane
• Wates Construction
• Newcastle Medical Centre
• Eldon Square
• Nexus
• RISE
• JMI Construction
• David Gray solicitors
• McCarrick construction
• Building Futures

Contact us today

For an informal chat about how Healthworks Health Checks and outr other workplace health and wellbeing services can benefit your organisation:

• 0191 272 4244
• [email protected],uk

Other Healthworks Workplace Health Services:

Free Stop Smoking Support

Our trained advisors provide one-to-one support proven to triple the chances of successfully quitting smoking – helping your employees live healthier, smoke-free lives.

One to one support to quit smoking

Quitting smoking is undoubtedly one of the most significant steps you can take to boost your health. However, we understand that it can be a challenging journey.  For people who are ready to embark on the path to a smoke-free life, we’re here to lend a helping hand!

Research shows that two-thirds of smokers express a desire to quit, yet most attempt to do so without any assistance, which is often the least effective approach.

By seeking the right support, smokers increase their chances of successfully quitting by threefold.

This is why we proudly offer complimentary one-on-one support sessions, available to all adults residing, working, or studying in Newcastle.

Free Cancer Awareness Training

Staff training to raise awareness of common cancers, the importance of early detection, and screening services. Early intervention can save lives and reduce time lost to illness.

We offer a range of engaging. interactive sessions that are open to individuals, workplaces, and community groups based in Newcastle, Gateshead, and some other areas in the North East (please reach out to us to confirm if your location is covered).

Participants will learn about signs and symptoms of common cancers, the importance of screning and how they can reduce their risk.  Find out more about our cancer awareness services here.

Together, we can make a difference in the fight against cancer – contact us today to learn more and get started.

Free Healthy Lifestyle Resources

Explore our library of free digital resources

Including access to our free Cancer Conversations online training course and other resources to promote healthier habits in your workforce.

Explore our resources here.

Better Health at Work Award Support

If you would like to join the many businesses and organisations we have already helped and are interested in finding out more about how we can help you achieve a healthier workplace or if you are working towards the Better Health At Work award, we’d love to hear from you so please get in touch.

You’ll be in great company…

Take a look at some of the businesses and organisations that we have supported.

Why trust Healthworks?

With over 30 years of experience, Healthworks brings expertise, reliability, and a commitment to community health that sets us apart. If you’re ready to promote a healthier workplace, we’d love to partner with you.

As Healthworks is a non-profit charity, all income generated from Workplace Health is reinvested into our charity work, enabling us to make even greater impacts on the health and well-being of others across the North East.

Find out more

Let’s work together to promote a healthier, happier and more productive workfplace!

Contact us today to explore our range of health and wellbeing services tailored to your unique needs so that together we can make a positive impact on your team and the broader community.