Free Health MOTs Offered To Energy Industry Employees And Their Families At Annual Wellbeing Event In Aberdeen

Step Change in Safety is set to host its annual Wellbeing Event on Wednesday 13th  November 2024 at the Aberdeen Beach Ballroom. This free event, open to all energy industry employees, their families, and friends, is dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing within the workplace and beyond.

Running from 09:00 to 17:00, the event will offer a day filled with insightful presentations, interactive activities, and wellness resources tailored for the energy sector. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with a range of topics from suicide prevention and stress management to cardiovascular health and menopause nutrition. Free health MOTs are also available to check blood pressure, height, weight, and cholesterol levels. This collective data can be used to calculate a QRISK score: a predictive algorithm used to assess an individual’s risk of cardiovascular disease within the next 10 years.

Highlights of the event Include:

    Expert Speakers and Topics:

• Suicide Prevention - Alice Hendy MBE, Founder of R;pple, and Brian Johnston from SAMH
• Cardiovascular Disease - Dr. David Leiper, Harbour Energy
• Lung Health Awareness – Steve Shirlaw, Stork
• Menopause Nutrition - Lottie Jones RNutr, ESS
• Stress & Fatigue Management - Simon Lee Maryan, PhD
• Blood Donation Awareness - Kimberley Petrie, Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
• Panel Q&A on Learnings & Work for the Future, featuring various industry experts
• Wellbeing Survey Update - "Where's Your Head At?" by Step Change in Safety Wellbeing Group Co-chairs

    Interactive Stalls and Activities:

• Health MOTs by Stork, Harbour Energy, Wood & Ithaca Energy medical professionals
• Smoothie Bike by ESS for a fun and nutritious activity
• Information booths from Men in Mind, Mental Health in Energy, AFC Community Trust, The M-Word & Holding Space, VSA, CHSS, PAPYRUS, MYNDUP, SAMH and University of Aberdeen
• Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service providing information on blood donation
• Stretch Breaks and wellness tips by Healthoutfit

“This event is designed to provide our energy sector community with some of the information, tools and support they need to lead healthier lives, both at work and at home,” says Craig Wiggins, CEO of Step Change in Safety. “To align with our Q4 Wellbeing and Work Environment theme, we have brought together experts, wellness activities, and support resources. We hope to create a space where people feel empowered to prioritise their mental and physical wellbeing with a full day dedicated to boosting these at work and in life.”

Craig continues, “We will also be sharing a high-level update on our recent Wellbeing Survey - "Where's Your Head At?" which saw 1300 responses, along with 2500+ comments from energy sector workers. These findings are currently being analysed to identify key areas where additional support and resources are needed.”

Laura Hardie, Occupational Health and Wellbeing Advisor at Bilfinger UK and Co-chair of the Step Change in Safety Wellbeing Workgroup, says, “Wellbeing has many aspects including mental, physical, social, financial, and work environment. These aspects are interdependent and influence each other. When one aspect of our wellbeing is out of balance, the others are affected.”

Laura continues, “As a workgroup supporting the energy industry, we aim to create a culture that prioritises wellbeing, fosters resilience, and supports our workforce's emotional, physical and psychological needs. Together, we strive to support a workforce where everyone thrives, both professionally and personally, and the Wellbeing Event supports this. We look forward to welcoming everyone for a packed day of expert speakers and interactive stalls from local communities and charities.”

This family-friendly event is free to attend, but registration is required. Secure your free space now through Eventbrite here.