World Health Day

World Health Day highlights health issues and promotes action for better wellbeing. Employers can use the day to raise awareness and support workplace wellbeing initiatives.

Why World Health Day matters for employers

Supporting World Health Day can have a positive impact your workplace and employees’ health and wellbeing.  

By supporting the day, you could: 

• Improve workplace wellbeing by promoting healthier lifestyles 

• Raise awareness of common health issues that may affect your employees  

• Build a positive workplace culture that values its employees’ health

How to engage staff on World Health Day

There are many ways to get your employees involved and encourage a healthier workplace.

Here are some things you could do:

Get people moving

Set up a fun step challenge. Include short active breaks during the day to help employees stay active.

Host a health and wellbeing session

Invite an expert in to give a talk to employees. Employees could use this opportunity to ask questions about staying healthy.

Share simple health tips

Use your staff communication channels to share information, advice and tips about staying healthy.

Offer healthier options

Provide healthy food options and easy access to water. Doing this can promote better eating and drinking habits.

Supporting workplace wellbeing beyond World Health Day

World Health Day is a great way to start the conversation. But supporting employee health and wellbeing all year round will have a bigger and lasting impact.

As an employer you can:

Share health information

Use your communications channels to regularly share information and advice about health and wellbeing.

Give access to health resources

Point employees to trusted organisations like the NHS (opens in new window) and Public Health Wales (opens in new window) for reliable health advice and support.

Encourage regular check-ups

Support your employees in booking and attending any medical appointments. This may include health screenings (opens in new window).

Make wellbeing part of workplace culture

Build health and wellbeing into daily routines. Simple initiatives can help employees feel supported.

Get Involved

To find out how your workplace can get involved in World Health Day, visit the World Health Organisation website (opens in new window).

To find out more about a range of health and wellbeing topics, visit out Health A-Z. You can also sign up to our e-bulletin to stay updated.

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