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- Wellbeing in Older People Conference a Success
The Wellbeing in Older People conference held on 25th Jan was a big success with 100 delegates attending and a waiting list of many more. Attendees came from a variety of third sector and statutory organisations with interests in the wellbeing of older people, as well as members of the general public. Papers were [...]
- The Horse Course – changing behaviour in prisoners
TheHorseCourse patrons Martin Clunes and Lord Jim Knight talking to Dr Hemingway of Bournemouth University about her observation work for the academic evaluation of the project. The horses are trained to give clear and unbiased feedback on mental and emotional self control. Tasks are progressive and challenging, requiring the [...]
- Wellbeing in Older People
Date: Wednesday 25th January 2012 Time: 10.00am – 15.00pm Location: Executive Business Centre, 89 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8EB. Register for the Wellbeing in Older People - Wednesday 25 January 2012 from 10.00am – 15.00pm About the Event A one day conference designed to share research and practice development activity currently being undertaken by the wellbeing and public health team, focusing [...]
- Workplace Wellbeing Charter for England
Speakers: Jane Abraham, Department of Health, Dr Ann Hemingway, Bournemouth University. When: Wednesday 21 September 2011 12.45 – 2.30pm. Where: The Executive Business Centre, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth BH8 8EB. Register for the Workplace Wellbeing Charter for England Wednesday 21 September 2011 12.45 – 2.30pm. The Department Of Health launches its Wellbeing Charter this September. We [...]
- Innovating to achieve sustainable wellbeing inside
Dr Ann Hemingway and Dr Paul Steven from the Centre for Wellbeing and Quality of Life at Bournemouth University look at the importance of creating a supportive environment to encourage people to have the confidence to take risks and move out of their comfort zone. This article was recently published in Perspectives in Public Health, [...]
- New article Is your workplace making you unwell?
Guardian article last Saturday which looks at the dangers of working to many hours in the workplace and issues around being away from work due to a longer term illness; http://www.guardian.co.uk/worklifeuk/workplace-stress-unwell-related-illness.
- Innovation in Wellbeing: Wellbeing in Practice
Date: Wednesday 6 July 2011 Time: 4.00pm – 7.00pm Location: Bournemouth House Wellbeing Centre, Collaborative Research Space, 1st Floor, Bournemouth House, 19 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3LH. Register for the Innovation in Wellbeing: Wellbeing in Practice – Wednesday 6 July 2011 from 4.00pm – 7.00pm About the Event BU’s Wellbeing Centre have brought together a [...]
- Unhealthy workers ‘costing employers billions every year’
Further evidence from an article in Personnel Today relating to the cost of poor health and just 3 in 10 workers take a lunch break causing productivity levels to drop later in the working day. Please click here to link to the article.
- Guardian blog article on flourishing enterprises
Interesting article on flourishing enterprises and how things are starting to change; today’s flourishing enterprises should focus on wellbeing rather than growth, we would be interested in your comments.
- Free workshops to discover how wellbeing at work can benefit your business
Wellbeing Centre Collaborative Research Space 1st Floor Bournemouth House 19 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3LH. The Wellbeing in Practice Centre announces two free workshops on Wednesday 8 June from 12.45-2.30pm and Tuesday 28 June from 12.45-2.30pm. These events will help you discover how wellbeing at work can benefit your business. They will enable your [...]
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- Leaders plugged into health and wellbeing agenda - People Management Magazine Online http://t.co/oBCbLvKb 03:30:12 PM October 19, 2011 from TweetMeme ReplyRetweetFavorite
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BU’s Wellbeing in Practice initiative is for commercial and public sector businesses and organisations.
It puts academic research from many aspects of health and wellbeing into practice in a new and unique way.
It will enable you to rethink how everyone in your work place can join together to promote their own and other’s wellbeing and improve performance. Our Consultancy Services
Forthcoming Events
The Wellbeing in Older People event is to be held on Wednesday 25th January 2012 10.00am – 15.00pm in The Executive Business Centre.
A one day conference designed to share research and practice development activity currently being undertaken by the wellbeing and public health team, focusing on promoting the health and wellbeing of the older age group. More about this event

