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Staff Wellbeing for April

01 Apr 2019

Have an active April and take part in a prize draw!

Man jogging

April is #BeActive month and as part of Manchester’s #SixWaystoWellbeing the Wellbeing Team are encouraging you to take part in this month’s lunge challenge.  If that’s not your cup of tea, there are plenty of fitness and wellbeing options on campus that you can discover via the Be Active pages. These range from hard cardio work-outs to exercises that help focus the mind and increase the flexibility of the body. Alternatively you could head out on a lunchtime walk with the MCRStrollers. They are free and a great way to discover local history and socialise.

Key events this month that can help you stay active and give your body and mind a boost include:

  • Monthly Cycle Breakfast – 3rd April
  • Understanding Anxiety Wellbeing Lecture with Dave Smithson from Anxiety UK – 3rd April
  • Spirituality of Bees – 3rd April
  • As part of Stress Awareness Month, St Peter’s House are running a number of stress relieving wellbeing sessions that include the Spirituality of Bees (3/4), Gardening for Wellbeing (10/4), Mood and Food (17/4) and Mindful Meditation and Movement (24/4).
  • National Pet Day – 11th April – you are invited to share pictures of your pets to @UOMPeople.
  • Run commute & free breakfast – 25th April
  • Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – Bowel Cancer UK have a number of resources to help you become more aware of the symptoms. Bowel cancer is very treatable the earlier it is diagnosed. If you have any symptoms, don’t be embarrassed and don’t ignore them. Doctors are used to seeing lots of people with bowel problems.

Coming soon

June the 10th – 14th is Men’s Health Week and the Staff Wellbeing Team have co-ordinated a couple of wellbeing seminars and men’s free 10 minute health checks during this week. Book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

Full details of all wellbeing events and the booking links can be found in the staff wellbeing calendar.

Prize draw

You have an opportunity to win a fantastic prize of a £250 Super Break voucher.  To be in with a chance of winning the prize, please email wellbeing@manchester.ac.uk marking the subject “Staff Wellbeing Ideas” and answer the following questions:

a. What do you like about the current staff wellbeing support and calendar?

b. What staff wellbeing ideas do you have for the future?

The closing date is midnight on 30 April. The winner will be announced on 2nd May. Good luck!

Further information

Visit the Staff Wellbeing website for more information on wellbeing support.