White Dog First Aid

16/05/2026

Love the message that wellbeing in the workplace shouldn't just be a tick-box exercise. Thanks to Business News Wales for sharing.
Acorn by Synergie - Recruitment Darwin Gray LLP Confused.com

Leading recruitment company Acorn by Synergie and commercial law firm Darwin Gray hosted a Wales HR Network event exploring strategic approaches to employee wellbeing beyond tick-box exercises.

15/05/2026

With new procedures instructing First Aiders to phone 999 as soon as they realise a casualty is unresponsive, this is a great example of the support that the ambulance service can give over the phone. Thanks to Lanna Deamer for sharing via Emergency Services Times.
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust NHS Charities Together Omaze UK

East of England Ambulance Service is using live video support to help advanced paramedics guide bystanders through CPR in real time before crews arrive on scene. Advanced Paramedic Liam Sagi explains how the programme is improving cardiac arrest response, supporting callers and prompting wider conve...

15/05/2026

Great overview of the Mental Health First Aider role. Thanks to Catherine Hart for sharing via the Law Society of Scotland.

Catherine Hart, a member of our Wellbeing Steering Group, describes her experience of becoming a Mental Health First Aider and why everyone should consider undertaking the training.

15/05/2026

Brilliant milestone to help mark Mental Health Awareness Week. Thanks to Niall Christie for sharing via TFN.
RSABI NFU Mutual

RSABI announced the milestone as part of Mental Health Awareness Week

14/05/2026

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, some useful suggestions to support wellbeing in the workplace. Thanks to Peter Jones from The HR Dept for sharing via Business Biscuit.

We need to talk about mental health – the leading cause of long-term sickness absence, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept. This week (May 11 to 17) is Mental Health Week. Mental health is the leading cause of […]

14/05/2026

Great to see that Middledale Foods are using Mental Health First Aid as one of a number of ways to support wellbeing in the workplace. Thanks to Food & Drink Technology for sharing.
Advance Brighter Futures

Supply partner Middledale Foods has entered into a community partnership with the charity Advance Brighter Futures to roll out expanded access to Mental Health First Aid and safeTALK su***de prevention training across North Wales. The initiative is designed to create a supportive environment both wi...

13/05/2026

Useful insights into how to support wellbeing in the workplace - especially in the construction sector, courtesy of Sarah Bolton from the Lighthouse Charity. Thanks to Project Plant for sharing.

Sarah Bolton The Lighthouse Charity provides 24/7 free and confidential holistic emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to the construction com ...

11/05/2026

Important findings from Mental Health First Aid England to kick off Mental Health Awareness Week. Thanks to HR Grapevine for sharing.

High stress, poor mental health, and quitting risk among 18 -24-year-olds as early-career pressures mount...

11/05/2026

Important points being raised at this seminar, courtesy of Access2 Human Resources. Thanks to Sophie Day for sharing via the Salisbury Journal.

According to charity Mind, one in four people in England experience a mental health issue each year.

09/05/2026

Interesting piece, highlighting the importance KPIs to help measure wellbeing in the workplace. Thanks to David Umpleby for sharing via theHRDIRECTOR.
PAM Wellness

Wellbeing is now a board-level priority, but few organisations measure it effectively. This article explores how stronger data and clearer KPIs could help employers link wellbeing to business performance, reduce absence and improve productivity to keep more people in work.

08/05/2026

Love this approach to supporting wellbeing from Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. Thanks to InYourArea.co.uk for sharing.

https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/therapy-dogs-bring-joy-and-calm-to-mental-health-wards-in-chelmsford