Healthy Working Lives helping colleagues
The Healthy Working Lives team is committed to improving the health of all employees working for East Lothian Council. We were awarded the HWL Gold in 2007 and have retained this to date. 
So far this year we have put on a variety of sessions and events including:
- Massage
- Wear it Pink day for Breast Cancer Charity
- Blood and Cholesterol checks
- Breast Cancer Awareness Talks.
- Taking Care of the Teaching Voice
- Fruity Friday – we recently had a very successful Fruity Friday and our thanks go to G Anderson for supplying the fruit free of charge.
- Bicycle sessions to check tyres
- CPR Training
- Podiatry
- Walking groups
- Yoga
- Reiki
- Nordic Walking
- Reflexology
- Weight Class
- Menopause talk
- Pilates
- Physiotherapy
- Mindfulness
- Step Challenge
- Health and Nutrition course
In addition to practical sessions we have produced and distributed posters throughout the Council and provided information on the following:
- Accentuate the Positive - Mindfulness
- Coeliac disease
- Employee Assistance Programme Cards and Leaflets
- Posters and link to web site for Mental Health Week
We are constantly communicating with individuals and companies who can offer a variety of practical sessions and advice and guidance to employees and already have plans for a full programme next year.
If you have any suggestions for the Healthy Working Lives Team for events in your team please contact: HWL@eastlothian.gov.uk