September 2025

Welcome to the Healthy Working Wales (HWW) newsletter

Our monthly newsletter provides regular updates from the HWW team, including workplace health and wellbeing news and links to upcoming campaigns and events.

This month:

  • Help shape the Peer Mentoring Programme – your voice matters
  • Join us: Launch of Healthy Working Wales’ new free services in November
  • Inspire and be inspired: Share your wellbeing success story
  • The impact of a shorter working week
  • Campaign dates for October

Feel free to share our newsletter with your colleagues or networks, along with our sign-up details and previous editions.

Help shape the Peer Mentoring Programme – your voice matters

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We’re excited to be working with RCS on the development of a new Peer Mentoring Programme to support businesses across Wales in building healthier workplace cultures.

If you want to influence the development of this new Mentoring programme there’s still time:

  • Monday 29 September, 10 – 11:30 (online)

Your insights and ideas can make a difference! Attend a workshop by contacting RCS at [email protected].

Additionally, please share with colleagues if you think it may be of interest to them.

Thank you for your continued support in promoting healthier workplaces across Wales.

Join us: Launch of Healthy Working Wales’ new free services

New free services launch event 12 November 09:30-12:45 Cardiff

We’re launching an exciting new chapter at Healthy Working Wales – and you’re invited to be part of it!

Join us to learn about our new, free services and resources designed to help businesses across Wales improve workplace health, wellbeing and productivity.

  • Wednesday 12 November 2025 
  • 09:30 – 12:45 (registration, networking and refreshments from 09:00) 
  • Public Health Wales, Capital Quarter 2, CF10 4BZ 

Reserve your place today!

Please note: spaces are limited. To allow fair access, we kindly ask that no more than two representatives per organisation register initially. Once capacity is reached, a reserve list will be opened for additional requests.

We look forward to welcoming you and working together to create healthier, happier workplaces across Wales.

Nature prescription co-production workshop

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Nature prescription co-production workshop

Healthy Working Wales and the RSPB are inviting employers across Wales to take part in a co production workshop on developing nature prescriptions — simple, evidence based ways to support employee wellbeing through time in nature.

If you’d like to get involved, please email [email protected].

You can also explore our new topic page on nature connectedness, which shares practical ideas for creating a workplace more connected to nature — boosting both employee wellbeing and business productivity.

Inspire and be inspired: Share your wellbeing success story

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Do you have an example of workplace health and wellbeing in action? Tell us your story and inspire other employers across Wales!

Sharing your success can inspire others to take action, encourage collaboration and boost performance across workplaces.

Take a look at success stories on our website.

Get in touch with us to share your story:

[email protected]

The impact of a shorter working week

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In April 2024, the Mental Health Foundation joined hundreds of organisations piloting a reduced working week. Over the course of the one-year pilot, full-time hours were reduced from 35 to 32 per week (with part-time hours adjusted proportionately) without any loss of pay.

The results have been encouraging: 69% of staff surveyed reported lower work-related stress, and overall, the research indicates that a 32-hour week can have significant benefits for mental health.

Discover more about the benefits of flexible working and how it can support wellbeing in your organisation.

Campaign dates for October

Here are some key campaigns workplaces may wish to get involved in this October:

Menopause Awareness Month (October)

Menopause Awareness Month highlights the impact of menopause on employees and the workplace.

Supporting your employees through menopause helps them thrive at work and feel valued.

Key benefits include:

  • Increased wellbeing and confidence for employees experiencing menopause
  • Reduced absences and improved staff retention
  • Higher engagement and productivity among employees

Find out more on the Menopause Awareness Month campaign page.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October)

Discover how employers can use Breast Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness of breast cancer symptoms and highlight the importance of self-checks and screening.

Find out how your workplace can get involved in Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

World Mental Health Day (10 October)

Learn how employers can use World Mental Health Day to encourage open conversations about mental health at work to support employees and break down stigma.

Take a look at our World Mental Health Day campaign page to find out how to get involved.

Information and resources about a range of health and wellbeing awareness campaigns can be found on our website.