Testicular Cancer Awareness Month 2025
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in males ages 15 – 44 in the UK, and each year around 2,400 people are newly diagnosed. Positively, testicular cancer is very treatable and the survival rate is one of the best for all cancers. Approximately 90% will survive their cancer for 10 years or more post […]
Top Tips For Staying Active At Work
Here at We Are Wellbeing, we’re proud to have supported thousands of workers with their health. One of the biggest struggles we come across is staying active during the week, especially amongst those working in desk-based roles. It’s estimated that UK adults spend on average 9 hours per day sitting down for both work and […]
How To Support Women’s Health In The Workplace
March is host to International Women’s Day, and therefore a great opportunity to discuss women’s health. Over the years research and conversations around women’s health have been neglected, but considering half of the UK population (and perhaps your workforce) are female, this needs to change. And luckily it is, more and more health and wellbeing […]
How To Manage Your Emotional Wellbeing
Emotional Health Week 2025 runs from the 19th to the 23rd of February and is a campaign raising awareness of emotional wellbeing. Along with your physical and mental health, your emotions are important, and of course all areas of wellbeing are closely linked. In this article we will explore what emotional wellbeing is, how it […]
Managing Your Online Wellbeing & Safety
There is no doubt that we are living in an increasingly connected world. This, of course, brings many benefits, including flexible working options, and conveniences such as online banking and information at our fingertips. And for some, the online world can be a social lifeline, but it may also create isolation and a social disconnect. […]
Managing Your Relationship With Alcohol
January is often a time for goal setting and commitments, especially when it comes to health and wellbeing. Alcohol is a common focus (no doubt following an indulgent festive period!), with many committing to go ‘dry’. And although this is an option, we are not here to talk about complete abstinence. However, it can be […]
Swerving The Pressure of Christmas Spending
The festive season is often a time of joy and happiness, but for many, it can bring heightened money worries. Christmas hits the shops as early as August, we are bombarded with marketing, and social occasions ramp up. Pressure to spend can build in and out of the workplace. It’s therefore unsurprising that a survey […]
The Importance of Self-Care
Do you feel guilty for putting yourself first? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. We often feel bad for prioritising ourselves, even if it’s exactly what we need. National Self-Care Week, which runs from the 18th – 24th of November, puts the spotlight on self-care. The 2024 theme is ‘Mind & Body’. It’s a […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month. A campaign which aims to raise awareness of the disease which affects over 55,000 new women in the UK every year (Cancer Research UK). In this blog, we will guide you through how to check your breasts, and signpost to available support. But first, lets take a log at […]
Ways To Boost Your Autumn Wellbeing
Are you already missing those long summer days, or feeling excited for cosy fires and autumn walks? Whichever camp you are in, the autumn and winter months are approaching, and September is a great time to start thinking about your wellbeing during this period. Both mental and physical health can be affected by seasonal changes, […]
