National Staff Health and Wellbeing Week

Monday 22 June

Money/Benefits Advice – 09:00-15:00 – Wishaw Hotel Services

For Wishaw hotel service staff only

To reduce the impact of the cost of living and maximise income for staff, the Tackling Poverty team within Health Improvement along with Money Matters Advice Service will visit NHS Lanarkshire Wishaw Hotel Services on Monday 22nd June to offer staff free and confidential 1-1 advice and support.

Vaping and Oral Nicotine – 10:00-10:45

Join at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986526488202?aff=oddtdtcreator

This session is delivered by health NHSL’s health Improvement team  aiming to give attendees accurate usable information about the how’s, what’s and why’s of vaping. To upskill attendees to understand emerging evidence about the health and wellbeing implications of vape and oral nicotine use and available cessation support. (Note: this event is also promoted to local businesses)

Tuesday

Money/Benefits Advice – 09:00-16:30 – The West of Scotland Laundry, Netherton Industrial Estate, Wishaw

Linen service staff only

To reduce the impact of the cost of living and maximise income for staff, the Tackling Poverty team within Health Improvement along with Money Matters Advice Service will visit NHS Lanarkshire Linen Services on Tuesday 23rd June to offer staff free and confidential 1-1 advice and support.

NHS Credit Union will also be in attendance in the morning time to offer advice around the benefits of joining.

Home Energy Scotland – 09:00-16:30 – The West of Scotland Laundry, Netherton Industrial Estate, Wishaw

Linen service staff only

Free advice and support to help you make your home warmer, reduce energy bills, and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.

Alcohol in the workplace – 13:30-14:15

Join at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985577012294?aff=oddtdtcreator

Alcohol and the workplace is an important topic because it sits right at the intersection of safety, wellbeing, productivity, and organisational culture. When alcohol shows up in a work context—whether through drinking at events, coming in hungover, or dealing with alcohol related struggles—it can have real consequences for both people and the organisation. (Note: this event is also promoted to local businesses)

Championing positive, inclusive workplace cultures – 10:00-14:00 – Dining room, University Hospital Wishaw

The NHS Lanarkshire Equality and Diversity team, together with colleagues from Learning and Organisational Development, and our Trade Unions, will be shining a spotlight on staff voice and lived experience. We’ll be showcasing the wide range of workplace supports available through our employee networks — Ethnic Minority, Disability and Wellbeing, and LGBT+ — and championing positive, inclusive workplace cultures. This includes raising awareness of the Reporting A Discriminatory Incident (RADI) system, NHS Lanarkshire values and culture, and highlighting the many ways our Trade Unions provide guidance and support to staff.

Wednesday

Money/Benefits Advice – 09:00-14:00 – Hairmyres Atrium

To reduce the impact of the cost of living and maximise income for staff, Money Matters Advice Service will visit Hairmyres Hospital on Wednesday 24th June to offer staff free and confidential 1-1 money, benefits and energy advice.

Championing positive, inclusive workplace cultures – 10:00-14:00 – Dining room, University Hospital Hairmyres

The NHS Lanarkshire Equality and Diversity team, together with colleagues from Learning and Organisational Development, and our Trade Unions, will be shining a spotlight on staff voice and lived experience. We’ll be showcasing the wide range of workplace supports available through our employee networks — Ethnic Minority, Disability and Wellbeing, and LGBT+ — and championing positive, inclusive workplace cultures. This includes raising awareness of the Reporting A Discriminatory Incident (RADI) system, NHS Lanarkshire values and culture, and highlighting the many ways our Trade Unions provide guidance and support to staff.

Thursday

Tackling Poverty: Everyone’s Business – 11:00-12:30 – 90mins – Online Microsoft Teams

To book a space contact lyndsay.mcdonald@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

This session aims to build the capacity of staff within NHS Lanarkshire and the health and social care partnerships, to confidently raise the issue of money worries with their patients or staff.

It also aims to increase awareness of, and access to, referral pathways and related supports and advice that are available locally to help people to maximise their income and reduce the impacts of the cost of living.

Understanding Mental Health Stigma Workshop – 10:00-12:30

Sign up to workshop or check alternative dates at: https://understandingstigma2026.eventbrite.co.uk

Interactive workshop raising awareness around stigma, and discrimination.

By the end of the session you will:

• Have a better understanding of what mental health stigma and discrimination is
• Learn how this affects people’s recovery from mental illness
• Know why it is an important issue to tackle
• Find signposting information and resources

Championing positive, inclusive workplace cultures – 10:00-14:00 – Dining room, University Hospital Monklands

The NHS Lanarkshire Equality and Diversity team, together with colleagues from Learning and Organisational Development, and our Trade Unions, will be shining a spotlight on staff voice and lived experience. We’ll be showcasing the wide range of workplace supports available through our employee networks — Ethnic Minority, Disability and Wellbeing, and LGBT+ — and championing positive, inclusive workplace cultures. This includes raising awareness of the Reporting A Discriminatory Incident (RADI) system, NHS Lanarkshire values and culture, and highlighting the many ways our Trade Unions provide guidance and support to staff.

Friday

HPHS

• SHWB Support Toolkit

Your Feedback

Give us your feedback

What topics or activities would you like to see included in future Staff Wellbeing sessions/events to help support your health and wellbeing?

Do you have a skill, experience or idea you’d like to share with colleagues? We’d also love to hear from anyone interested in hosting a session.

Your feedback and ideas can help shape future sessions/events — get in touch with us at Your.HealthMatters@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.