Support Staff Wellbeing
Health and wellbeing champions in Primary Care
Becoming a wellbeing champion in primary care is a voluntary, rewarding role that involves promoting health and wellness among patients, colleagues, and the community. It requires a blend of knowledge, skills, and personal qualities that enable one to advocate for and implement wellness initiatives effectively. Here’s a comprehensive guide to becoming a wellbeing champion in primary care.
Whether you have an interest in supporting mental health, hold group-exercise qualifications, have a passion for social wellbeing and inclusion, or simply want to help yourself and your colleagues be fit, healthy, and well-at-work, we welcome your involvement.
No matter your passion or the wellbeing activity you wish to integrate into your service or department, we would be thrilled to have you on our team. We are here to support you and help you achieve your goals.
As a wellbeing champion, you will have access to:
- Monthly virtual meetings with like-minded wellbeing champions from across Derby and Derbyshire.
- Be the first contact for any new wellbeing projects and initiatives.
- Networking groups.
- Information and resources.
- Private wellbeing champion learning area on our learning management system.
Your role as a wellbeing champion will include:
- Sharing wellbeing messages, including details about support and events.
- Using their skills and interests (e.g., fitness instructor, walk leader) to support colleagues.
- Promoting access to services and information within their teams.
- Championing wellbeing on behalf of their colleagues.
- Role modelling positive wellbeing practices in their workplace.
- Actively participating in the Wellbeing Champion Network by attending meetings whenever possible and helping to shape plans and activities.
Are you interested in becoming a wellbeing champion?
We have created this short video in collaboration with JUCD to provide you with a brief overview on the role of a wellbeing champion.
Sign-up to become a wellbeing champion
If you would like to become a wellbeing champion, please complete this short 5-minute sign-up form once you have had all clear from your line manager.
Register to be a wellbeing champion for primary care
Once you have completed the sign-up form, we will contact you directly via email with a welcome introduction and access to the private wellbeing learning space on our website.
Changed your mind on being a wellbeing champion? Complete our opt-out form: Wellbeing champion opt out (smartsheet.eu)