Physical health support

Health and wellbeing programme 

Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) are offering a 12 week health and wellbeing programme. The focus is to provide opportunities for people with low-risk medical conditions to improve their physical and mental health. The programme includes:

• unlimited access to gym, swim and group exercise classes (as per timetable at centre)
• healthy lifestyle advisor meet and greet/information session within the workplace (optional)
• access to all BPL venues
• one-to-one support throughout the patient journey with contact points at weeks 1, 4, 8 and 12
• personalised exercise and lifestyle plan
• specialist one-to-one appointment offered to every person for simple mechanical back pain, nutrition and menopause

Physiotherapy

Pure Physiotherapy occupational health physiotherapists can work with you to help maintain good health in the workplace, and can help timely recovery, return or maintenance of work. Support can include from:

• treating musculoskeletal disorders
• assessing specific things in the workplace with workplace assessment
• support return to work or adjustments to duties helping both the employer and patient

Workstation/display screen equipment (DSE) assessments

Working with equipment like monitors, laptops and smartphones comes with risks. From eye strain and back pain to repetitive strain injury, office workers can suffer from both short and long-term work-related issues, causing them to take more sick days.

DSE assessments will be provided by Activ Physiotherapy and will take between 30 and 60 minutes. They will be carried out remotely using your phones camera and will look at:

• the whole workstation, including the equipment, furniture and working conditions
• the job being done
• any unique requirements due to injury or disability

With expert advice and practical suggestions, a workstation assessment will lead to greater awareness of ergonomic best practices and beneficial changes to workplace set-ups.

Mental health support

Mental health training 

The i-act programme has been described as the UK’s leading evidence-based and accredited mental health and wellbeing programme for understanding and managing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. 

They've thought about the different training needs of different workplace roles and developed complimentary courses for both managers and for employees/front-line workers.

Course dates for managers

Course dates for employees and front line workers

Therapy for mental health

Green Tree Therapy provide one-to-one solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) sessions for employees referred into the programme who are at risk of leaving work due to health or wellbeing challenges.

SFBT is a future-focused, evidence-based approach. Rather than analysing problems in detail, it helps people identify what’s already working and build on their strengths and resources. SFBT is proven to be effective for people experiencing issues including anxiety, depression, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and trauma.

The 60-minute sessions will be delivered via phone or video call, and employees can access up to five sessions. You can expect to see:

• improved staff retention and reduced sickness absence
• lower recruitment and training costs
• healthier, more motivated workforce

Training and development

Health and wellbeing training 

Gaia Workplace Wellbeing Limited will be delivering health and wellbeing training for managers. This training aims to empower line managers and leaders with the knowledge, skills and confidence to promote and support the health and wellbeing of their teams by creating positive, resilient, and productive workplaces.

The training covers compassionate conversations, understanding and building psychological safety, stress risk assessments, and embedding wellbeing in teams.

Course dates are:

• 13 January 2026
• 21 January 2026
• 4 February 2026
• 26 February 2026
• 3 March 2026

Employment Rights Bill training

This two hour workshop, delivered by Black Kat HR, provides employers with useful insight into the Employment Rights Bill and what this means for the future of your workforce.

The training includes:

• summary of recent introductions to the law
• discussions on how to implement the changes 
• potential challenges faced
• timings of the Employment Rights Bill 
• tips on how to get prepared for what is coming (including knowledge share on potential consequences of getting it wrong/not taking action)
• opportunity for questions and answers

Workshop dates are 11 and 24 February 2026.

Neurodiversity training 

Mind Matters will be delivering the following neurodiversity training, designed to increase your understanding of neurodiversity and help you learn how to support neurodiverse individuals and unlock their potential:

• Session 1: Neurodiversity in the workplace aware webinar (1 hour) - 25 February 2025
• Session 2: Neurodiversity in the workplace for managers workshop - 26 March 2026