Laura Robson
Health and wellbeing senior advisor
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Tell us a bit about yourself and your background?
My name is Laura, I have worked in occupational health for almost 12 years. I enjoy being directly involved in supporting our trust staff and ensuring staff have access to resources that maintain and enhance their own wellness. I am passionate about wellbeing and reminding staff of the importance of looking after themselves. When I am not at work, I enjoy running, cooking and spending time with family.
What does your role involve?
As part of my role, I help to co–ordinate the health and wellbeing agenda. My current role involves promoting health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the trust and organising wellbeing campaigns for the trust. I regularly post staff health and wellbeing offers on the staff Facebook page to let staff know what is available for them in the trust to support their health and wellbeing.
Why is health and wellbeing so important in the workplace?
Health and wellbeing is very important because if we do not look after ourselves, we cannot give our patients the quality care they deserve. By promoting health and wellbeing in an organisation, this creates a positive working environment as staff tend to be happier and more productive.
What are your top health/wellbeing tips for people generally?
Find a hobby that you love and that helps you relax
Drink plenty of water
Eat a well-balanced diet
Get a good night’s rest
Be kind to yourself
Take your breaks away from the workplace, if possible
At the end of the day think about what you achieved, not what you feel didn’t go as planned