Staff Wellbeing Summer Festival 2023
Our Summer Festival is back for another 2 weeks this year and it's better than ever! We have a jam packed two weeks filled with workshops, health checks, craft afternoons and much more! Check out what's on offer below.
All workshops and events are completely free to attend, but you do need to be a member of NUH. When signing up to events, please use your NUH email.
Health Checks
Wednesday 21 June Ropewalk House Seminar Room
Tuesday 27 June City Hospital, Sherwood Hall
Checks include cholesterol, blood pressure and body composition. Lifestyle advice and information will also be available as well as information on wellbeing support services.
There will be two sessions:
09:20-11:00
12:00-14:00
Please sign up to the time you would like to book your appointment, all appointments are 10 minutes. Places are very limited, if for any reason you become unable to attend your slot please let us know so we can release this slot for another staff member.
Lunchtime Walks
Join the Staff Wellbeing Team for a leisurely lunchtime walk around the local area. A great opportunity to get a breath of fresh air and make some social connections. We look forward to seeing you there!
Coping With Stress and Anxiety
Monday 19 June 14:00 - QMC Wellbeing Room, D Floor
Thursday 22 June 15:00 - QMC Wellbeing Room, D Floor
Wednesday 28 June 09:00 - MS Teams
As part of the Wellbeing Festival we are holding workshops on how to cope with stress and anxiety. Please come along if you would like to learn more about how stress and anxiety can impact your mental health and give you time to reflect on your current ways of coping. These sessions will also explore a range of techniques and practical advice to help boost your confidence managing these emotions.
Yoga Session with Sarah Wall
Wednesday 21 June 08:30 - E Floor Roof Garden, Mat Based South Block, QMC
Wednesday 21 June 11:00 - QMC Wellbeing Room, D Floor Mat Based
Monday 26 June 14:30 - QMC Wellbeing Room, D Floor Mat Based
These yoga classes are designed to take care of mind, body and spirit, and so will consist of a variety of practices to look after your entire being. All classes are suitable for beginners upwards. Please wear comfortable, dignity-upholding clothing on the day and please note, shoes are not to be worn on the mats. Ideally, avoid eating an hour before class. Small snacks eg a piece of fruit etc are fine. Thank you for your understanding.
The mat-based classes are suitable for those who can get up and down from the floor unaided and mats will be provided. There is the option of the desk yoga classes for those who would find the mat-based class inaccessible. Please note, I am not pregnancy yoga trained.
Disclaimer: By joining these classes, you are agreeing that the teacher (Sarah Wall) is not held responsible for any injuries/harm that may occur and you agree to rest, come out of a pose/use an easier/safer option as instructed for your ability and personal needs. You agree to follow the instructions as given and taught and always listen to your body.
Thank you and hope to see you there! Sarah Wall RN/Yoga Practitioner.
Desk Yoga - MS Teams
Wednesday Desk Yoga 11:35-12:00: https://t.co/Adgx9enemP
Friday Desk Yoga 08:15-08:30: https://t.co/wfsawY6Pc7
desk yoga session on 21st June 3.45pm Click here to join the meeting
Mindful Eating
Wednesday 21 June 11:30am D Floor Restaurant, QMC
Wednesday 21 June 13:00pm D Floor Restaurant, QMC
Wednesday 28 June 12:00pm City Hospital, Trust HQ, Boardroom
Wednesday 28 June 13:00pm City Hospital, Trust HQ, Boardroom
Have you ever noticed that you eat automatically, not focusing on your food? Do you actually stop, sit down and savour the flavour or are you rushing around and not paying attention to what you are eating?
In this experiential workshop you will learn a variety of mindfulness techniques including eating with awareness and self-kindness. You will learn to listen to your body’s cues to help guide your decisions surrounding what, when, where and how you eat your food. Mindful eating is a transformative approach to help us change our relationship to food which has been shown to contribute to enhanced physical and mental wellbeing. The workshop will be one hour long and facilitated by UK registered mindfulness teachers.
Arts Trail Walk
Friday 23 June 11:00, QMC Main Entrance
Friday 30 June 11:00, QMC Main Entrance
Come and tour our arts collection at QMC, hear about our plans to install more pieces of art, and create an arts trail. Contact ArtsTrails@nuh.nhs.uk for more information. Hosted my Megan Dawes, Arts Coordinator.
Craft Lunch
Friday 23 June 12:00 QMC Wellbeing Room, D Floor
Join us in the Wellbeing Room on D Floor for a spot of crafting, feel free to bring your own projects or take up one we will provide. This is a drop in session so feel free to stay for as long or as little as you would like . We look forward to seeing what you can make.
Dance Session
Friday 30 June 13:30 QMC Staff Wellbeing Room, D Floor
Friday 30 June 17:00 QMC Staff Wellbeing Room, D Floor
Dance is for all, and these sessions are designed to be accessible and fun. Each session will last an hour, and will include a variety of dance styles, which will be tailored to fit the group.
Everything You Need To Know About The Menopause
Thursday 29 June 13:00 - MS Teams
Join our Consultant Gynecologist to learn more about the menopause.
This menopause seminar is for all individuals who are simply interested in learning more about the menopause or due to, currently going through, or have gone through the menopause.
In this seminar we will explore what occurs during the perimenopause/ menopause/ post menopause, the symptoms and treatment options.