How Essex Working Well Can Help
At Essex Working Well, we’re passionate about helping employees take positive steps towards better health and wellbeing. Looking after your cholesterol and heart health doesn’t have to be something you do alone.
We offer a wide range of support to Essex employers and their workforce, including:
- Onsite NHS Health Checks to help identify cardiovascular risk factors early.
- Lifestyle Checks and @SiSU Digital Health Checks to help employees understand and manage their health.
- Fast-track Stop Smoking Support, helping people quit smoking with expert guidance and access to evidence-based interventions.
- Our newly launched Smokefree Employer Toolkit and Smokefree Employer Award, supporting organisations to create healthier, smoke-free workplaces and contribute to the Government’s Smokefree Generation ambition.
Monitor Your Blood Pressure for Free
Did you know you can borrow a blood pressure monitor from your local Essex library, just like borrowing a book?
The scheme provides:
- A blood pressure monitor to use at home.
- A handy information booklet.
- A self-monitoring record sheet to track your readings.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is a simple way to take control of your cardiovascular health and can help identify concerns before they become more serious.
Small Actions That Support Heart Health
Get Moving
Physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your heart. Why not join one of our popular Big Team Virtual Walking Challenges? They’re a great way to increase activity levels, boost wellbeing and connect with colleagues.
Manage Stress
Long-term stress can impact both heart health and overall wellbeing. Essex Working Well offers:
- Weekly 15-minute Mindfulness and Relaxation Drop-in Sessions
- Introduction to Mindfulness Programme
- Mindful Eating Programme
- Mindful Menopause Programme
These short, practical programmes can help build resilience, reduce stress and support healthier lifestyle choices.
Eat Well
Maintaining a healthy weight and eating a balanced diet can help improve cholesterol levels and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Through the Essex Wellbeing Service’s My Weight Matters Programme, employees can access support, guidance and practical tools to develop sustainable healthy eating habits and achieve their wellbeing goals.
Invest in Your Future Health
Managing your cholesterol is much like planning for retirement. The choices you make today may seem small, but over time they can have a significant impact on your future.
Every health check, every walk, every healthy meal, every smoke-free day and every mindful moment is an investment in your future self. By taking action now, you are helping to build a longer, healthier and more independent life in the years ahead.
For more information about any of the support available through Essex Working Well, please contact:
Together, let’s make heart health a priority this National Cholesterol Month. ❤️
