This October, we're celebrating Be Well Week with two weeks of free staff activities designed to support your wellbeing, boost your energy and help you feel your best. Sign up to a range of options – from keeping fit to getting your health checked.
Boost your wellbeing through active travel
Walking, cycling or using an e-scooter can help you fit exercise into your day, clear your head, save money and reduce your carbon footprint.
Find out about the support and facilities available to help you get started.
What’s on
Monday 5 October
Wellbeing Walk
The Library, 1.15pm to 2.15pm (approximate finish)
Setting off from the Library at 1.15pm, this is a chance to enjoy the beautiful views of the Bath skyline and meet colleagues from across the University.
Tuesday 6 October
Mojo Moves
STV fitness studio, 4.00pm to 4.45pm
Feel-good comedy aerobics designed to help you reclaim your mojo. Laugh yourself stronger, fitter, more confident and less anxious in this fun fitness class.
Thursday 8 October
Brilliant Basics for staff in-person session
2 South 10.00am to 11.30am
This workshop will help you reflect on what enables you to thrive at work and beyond.
- Explore what being at your best means for you
- Reflect on your own wellbeing
- Learn where to find simple tools and sources of support
- Complete an Individual Wellbeing Action plan and prepare for a wellbeing conversation
Monday 12 October
Brilliant Basics for managers in-person session
This workshop is designed for anyone who manages or supervises others. It will provide practical resources to support both your own wellbeing and that of your team.
- Understand why wellbeing-aware management benefits everyone
- Reflect on your own wellbeing and leadership behaviours
- Explore how your actions and behaviours influence others
- Learn where to find the tools and resources that support team wellbeing
You’ll also complete an action plan to help create a healthy, supportive environment where your team can thrive.
Tuesday 13 October
Mojo Moves
STV fitness studio, 4.00pm to 4.45pm
Feel-good comedy aerobics designed to help you reclaim your mojo. Laugh yourself stronger, fitter, more confident and less anxious in this fun fitness class.
13, 14, 15 October
BaNES Wellness Service NHS Health Check
Outside School of Management, 8.00am to 4.00pm
The BaNES Wellbeing Service will be coming to Campus this October. Between 13 to 15 October, they will be offering NHS health checks for staff. An NHS Health Check is a free check-up delivered by health professionals for adults aged 40 to 74 who have not had a stroke, or been diagnosed with diabetes, kidney disease or a heart condition including high blood pressure or high cholesterol. The check will include:
- height, weight, BMI, waist measurements
- blood pressure
- cholesterol
- blood glucose level
- cardiovascular disease risk
Each appointment will last 30 minutes and takes place in a private space on the Health Check bus which will be located outside School of Management.
To book, call 0300 247 0050. You will be asked to do a pre-screen questionnaire with a member of the health team. You may also be able to attend a drop-in appointment on the day if there are spaces.
Looking to quit smoking?
If you'd like to talk to someone about stopping smoking, you can drop in on Tuesday 13 October, between 9.00am and 12.00pm.
Thursday 15 October
Dr Bike cycle servicing
Between 10E and Arrivals Square, 9:30am to 4pm
Get your bike safe and ready for an active commute - visit Dr Bike for a free check and tune, basic repairs and safety check.