Change is a constant in life. Nothing, no-one, ever stops developing. Sometimes, we need to mentally reframe, or redecide, our approach to something to be … Read more
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Wellness Wednesday: After Movember comes Decembeard!
It makes sense, really, doesn’t it? To progress from one level of facial hair to another! Moustaches in November to beards in December. And there’s … Read more
Wellness Wednesday: Health Flavour of the Month: December
Every month there is a range of national health promotion campaigns in the UK. In December there are initiatives for ‘big picture’, deeply ethical areas … Read more
Wellness Wednesday: Disability History Month: 18 November-18 December 2020
Who would be the first person you’d think of if I asked you to name a famous disabled person? Paralympic athlete and politician, Dame Tanni … Read more
Statement on membership refunds
The national lockdown (5 November to 2 December 2020) has once again meant that all sport and fitness facilities on the Canterbury campus have had … Read more
Wellness Wednesday: Care first ZEST Wellbeing Resource
Care first ZEST is a Wellbeing Resource which is part of the Employee Assistance Programme package provided by Sodexho/Care first. It is open to all … Read more
Wellness Wednesday: The Second Lockdown: The Importance of the Long Lunchbreak
How did you feel last Saturday night when the Prime Minister announced the Second National Lockdown? I was surprised by just how annoyed and dispirited … Read more
Wellness Wednesday: National Cholesterol Month: Get Moving!
October is National Cholesterol Month. Heart UK sponsors this initiative and the aim is to increase people’s knowledge of what cholesterol is and how everyone … Read more
Wellness Wednesday: Why Do People Still Smoke Cigarettes
It is over 60 years since the Doll Report was published which established an undeniable link between smoking cigarettes and the development of lung cancer. … Read more
Wellness Wednesday: A Chair is Not Enough: Workstation Ergonomics and Back Care
Back Care Awareness Week 05-10 October 2020 The OH team have dealt with lots of queries on musculoskeletal problems related to working from home since … Read more