Wellbeing at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

When we talk about improving our wellbeing we mean we want to improve both our physical and mental health.

Often when we think about wellbeing we think about being happy and confident but that is just a part of what it is to be healthy. Our sense of wellbeing also comes from how we look after ourselves and the relationships we have with others.

Five steps to well being

Most of us have heard about the five fruit and vegetables we should eat every day but did you know that there are also five things you can do to look after your mental health too?

Give these a try you may be surprised by the results.

Connect– connect with the people around you: your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Spend time developing these relationships.

Be active– you don’t have to go to the gym. Take a walk, go cycling or play a game of football. Find the activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your life.

Keep learning – learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and a new confidence. So why not sign up for a course and learn how to cook even better, or to play a musical instrument, or even  how to fix your bike?

Give to others– even the smallest act can count, whether it’s a smile, a thank you or a kind word. Larger acts, such as volunteering at your local community centre, can improve your mental wellbeing and help you build new social networks.

Take notice– be more aware of the present moment, including your feelings and thoughts, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness “mindfulness”, and it can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.

Occupational Health Services

People Asset Management currently run our Occupational Health Service offering a comprehensive range of services for staff and deal with referrals for illnesses and ailments affecting staff. You can self-refer or ask your manager to refer you. PAM also offer advice on diet and exercise and information on smoking cessation along with Cardio screening for over 40s and provide an Employee Assistance Programme with telephone support and counselling, online tips, information and signposts for positive wellbeing in your everyday work and home life, legal advice zone and managers’ support line.