Targeted Wellbeing Support

Your JUCD Wellbeing team has a wealth of wellbeing support available to help keep colleagues healthy, safe and well this Winter.

In addition to the popular range of physical activity classes, training courses, workshops, support groups and cafés available as part of ‘Your Wellbeing Timetable,’ the team also offers a series of targeted support for colleagues with disabilities, hidden disabilities, neurodiversity and/or long- term health conditions, helping to promote disability equality and inclusivity.

Working in partnership with Occupational Health, HR departments across the system, and disability and long- term health conditions staff support networks, your JUCD Wellbeing team delivers a range of virtual support groups and cafés to help support colleagues living with health inequalities. Upcoming support sessions include:

Supporting your Team with a Health Condition or Disability – A group for managers and leaders: learn and share ideas on supporting members of staff with a long-term health condition or disability. Monthly, Thursdays: 15^th February & 21^st March, 11am – 11.45am

Returning to Work following ill Health – a relaxed and supportive group to promote health and wellbeing when returning to work following sickness or absence. Thursdays: weekly, 10am – 10.45am

Neurodiverse Café – a friendly space for colleagues who identify as neurodivergent to connect, chat, share advice and support each other. Monthly, Mondays: 19^th February & 18^th March, 2pm – 3pm

Working with a Health Condition Support Café – a safe space for colleagues living with a chronic health condition, hidden illness, or disability. Build connections with peers, share experiences, and find out about the support available. Monthly, Tuesdays: 27^th February & 26^th March, 10.30am – 11.30am

The wellbeing team has also added a series of NEW webinars and workshops to ‘Your Wellbeing Timetable’ which may prove helpful for colleagues living with health conditions or disabilities. Sessions include:

What are Hidden Disabilities and what support is available – Thursday 1^st February, 3pm – 4pm

Negative Thinking Patterns Workshop – Thursday 1^st February, 2pm – 2.45pm

Improving Self Esteem Workshop – Monday 5^th February, 9.30am – 11.30am

Boost Your Wellbeing Workshop – Thursday 15^th February, 9.30am – 11.30am

Self-Care Toolbox: Coping with Stress – Friday 16^th February, 2pm – 3pm

ADHD Awareness – Friday 23^rd February, 1pm – 2pm

Dyslexia Awareness – Wednesday 13th March, 3pm – 4pm

Support sessions are led by the team’s Health Improvement Advisors with assistance from additional services, such as staff networks, Occupational Health, Human Resources, IT, and Union rep. Sessions often include keynote guest speakers.

All support sessions listed are virtual and can be accessed by colleagues FREE of charge. Bookings can be made via the team’s easy to use online booking platform

To find out more about the team’s comprehensive range of wellbeing support, available to support JUCD colleagues across the system, please visit the JUCD Wellbeing Home Page