In the 2018 Staff Survey, 23% of 566 respondents agreed with the statement ‘BSUH takes positive action on their health and wellbeing.’ For the HIV/GUM teams, the result was only 15%. Following on from this, one of the key areas of focus for making improvements this year is to look at ways we can support staff wellbeing. Our fantastic HIV/GUM team at SHAC and Lawson Unit have been leading the way for the medicine division in improving the health and wellbeing of staff in their

Thousands of events are planned across the country for National Fitness Day on Wednesday 25 September, encouraging the nation to celebrate the fun of fitness and physical activity. Clubs, parks, leisure centres and gyms will be opening their doors and welcoming people to get a move-on. Last year’s national event saw more than four million people being active on the day, across every region of the UK. And it matters because physical inactivity is listed as a leading cause of

It’s that time of year when we’re asked to hang up our suits and uniforms - when it’s possible - and pull on our jeans. Jeans for Genes day is here - You can choose any day in the week 16 to 20 September. The aim is raise money and increase awareness to improve the lives of people affected by genetic disorders. It’s estimated there are around 30,000 babies and children newly diagnosed each year, and more than half a million children and adults living with a genetic disorder

A free taster session on how nature and gardening can help our health and wellbeing is being held at Preston Park on Wednesday 18 September from 1 to 3.30pm. There’ll also be a light meal using food grown in the garden.The event is being supported by Brighton and Hove Mind, Wellbeing in the City, and the Food Partnership. To book a place, contact 01273 666950 or email info@mindcharity.co.uk.