Be Well @ Work - employee health and wellbeing support

Free physical health support

Physical health support included in Be Well @ Work: SME+ includes:

• 12-week health and wellbeing programme with Barnsley Premier Leisure - enjoy unlimited gym sessions, fitness classes, swimming, and personalised fitness support.

• Physiotherapy sessions to keep your team healthy and productive.

• Workstation/display screen equipment (DSE) assessments to prevent strain and boost comfort.

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.

Free mental health support 

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

Wellbeing and resilience at work

Transform your work-life balance and build mental strength.

This half-day course gives you practical tools to handle daily workplace pressure, prevent burnout, and boost your daily energy. Through self-assessment and proven psychological techniques, you'll learn to navigate professional challenges with calm confidence. This course is recognised by The International Stress Management Association. 

Who should attend:

• professionals -  in high-pressure roles facing tight deadlines

• team leaders - wanting to manage structural pressure

• home workers -  struggling to separate life from work

• anyone feeling - overwhelmed, physically exhausted, or stressed

Mental health training for managers 

This i-ACT managers course, accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, equips leaders with evidence-based, practical tools to promote positive mental health and proactively support employees. This training provides strategies to identify early warning signs of distress, manage workplace stress, and confidently refer staff to professional support.

Who should attend:

• managers

• HR professionals

• workplace health champions

Mental health awareness 

The training will cover:

• an understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma

• a basic knowledge of some common mental health issues

• an introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing

• confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue

The MHFA England mental health aware course is an interactive four-hour session designed to increase awareness, challenge stigma, and build confidence in supporting mental health. The training covers recognising common mental health issues, providing initial support, and managing personal well-being.

Who should attend:

• employees

• managers

• home workers

• self-employed

Neurodiversity awareness webinar 

The Thrive neurodiversity in the workplace aware 90-min webinar is an interactive session designed to break down stereotypes and build an inclusive, supportive organisational culture. This workshop provides essential knowledge on the main neurodiverse conditions and the set of strengths common to each condition, mental health correlations, and practical, reasonable adjustments.

Who should attend:

• entire workforces

• HR professionals

• managers / team leaders

Supporting women's health at work 

Women’s health can affect people’s working lives in many different ways, but managers don't always feel confident starting conversations or knowing what support they can offer.

This half-day interactive workshop brings together women’s health at work, menopause awareness and supportive management. The training covers why women’s health matters at work, recognising how menopause and other health experiences may affect someone at work, how to conduct supportive conversations with greater confidence, exploring practical workplace support and adjustments.

Who should attend:

• managers / team leaders  

• HR professionals

• wellbeing leads and workplace champions

Building healthy team cultures (including psychological safety) 

A healthy team culture helps people speak openly, ask questions, share ideas, and raise concerns without fear of blame or embarrassment. Psychological safety means people feel able to be honest, learn from mistakes, and contribute fully, which is important because it builds trust, improves wellbeing, and supports better teamwork. This interactive workshop explores the everyday leadership behaviours that build psychological safety, trust, and connection, supporting wellbeing, collaboration, and performance. Participants will take away practical ideas for creating healthier, more effective teams where everyone feels valued and able to contribute.

Who should attend:

• managers / team leaders 

• HR professionals