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SUMMARY:Let's Care Together - Programme Introduction (for Employers)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for employers and wellbeing leads to introduce our new virtual befriending initiative to support carer’s wellbeing. \n\n\n\nAudience \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event open to employers\, wellbeing leads and employee carer networks. \n\n\n\nBackground \n\n\n\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth\, have come together to co-create the Let’s Care Together programme. \n\n\n\nResearch shows that unpaid carers have worse wellbeing outcomes than non-carers\, and are likely to be time-poor due to their caring responsibilities*. The programme aims to support carers by streamlining access to resources and providing practical support across the four pillars of wellbeing: Physical\, Mental\, Social and Financial. This support will include helping people with caring responsibilities to connect with friends and family\, community groups and wider support\, find wellbeing information and gain financial confidence. \n\n\n\nOur volunteer befrienders will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following\, depending on their preference: ​ \n\n\n\n\nIncreasing connection to their local community\, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​\n\n\n\nSupporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​\n\n\n\nAccess to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​\n\n\n\nBeing a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nIn this webinar you will learn how our Let’s Care Together programme can support unpaid carers (over 18) with their wellbeing\, through pairing them with an online befriender. \n\n\n\nJoin this session to learn more about how your beneficiaries\, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nUsha Manojkanth – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nSimon Walters – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nMichelle Brannen – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nEmail care@bitc.org.uk\, for any further questions.\n\n\n\nThe session will take place on Teams.\n\n\n\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nAbout Business in the Community \n\n\n\nBusiness in the Community is the largest and longest-established movement dedicated to responsible business in the UK\, formed in 1982 and with HM The King as our Royal Founding Patron. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work. \n\n\n\n*Carers UK 2022 – Unpaid carers continue to suffer poorer health- with some groups adversely affected.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/lets-care-together-programme-introduction-for-employers-3/2024-06-06/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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SUMMARY:Let's Care Together - Programme Introduction (for Employers)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for employers and wellbeing leads to introduce our new virtual befriending initiative to support carer’s wellbeing. \n\n\n\nAudience \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event open to employers\, wellbeing leads and employee carer networks. \n\n\n\nBackground \n\n\n\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth\, have come together to co-create the Let’s Care Together programme. \n\n\n\nResearch shows that unpaid carers have worse wellbeing outcomes than non-carers\, and are likely to be time-poor due to their caring responsibilities*. The programme aims to support carers by streamlining access to resources and providing practical support across the four pillars of wellbeing: Physical\, Mental\, Social and Financial. This support will include helping people with caring responsibilities to connect with friends and family\, community groups and wider support\, find wellbeing information and gain financial confidence. \n\n\n\nOur volunteer befrienders will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following\, depending on their preference: ​ \n\n\n\n\nIncreasing connection to their local community\, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​\n\n\n\nSupporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​\n\n\n\nAccess to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​\n\n\n\nBeing a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nIn this webinar you will learn how our Let’s Care Together programme can support unpaid carers (over 18) with their wellbeing\, through pairing them with an online befriender. \n\n\n\nJoin this session to learn more about how your beneficiaries\, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nUsha Manojkanth – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nSimon Walters – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nMichelle Brannen – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nEmail care@bitc.org.uk\, for any further questions.\n\n\n\nThe session will take place on Teams.\n\n\n\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nAbout Business in the Community \n\n\n\nBusiness in the Community is the largest and longest-established movement dedicated to responsible business in the UK\, formed in 1982 and with HM The King as our Royal Founding Patron. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work. \n\n\n\n*Carers UK 2022 – Unpaid carers continue to suffer poorer health- with some groups adversely affected.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/lets-care-together-programme-introduction-for-employers-3/2024-06-19/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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SUMMARY:Launch Webinar - Prioritise People: What Next?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar when we will explore the practical measures and strategies outlined in our latest report.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members and non members. \n\n\nBackground\nIf ‘Prioritise People: Unlock the value of a thriving workforce’ is the business case; ‘Prioritise People: The next step’ is the catalyst. Published last year\, ‘Prioritise People: Unlock the value of a thriving workforce’ highlighted the significant economic impact of unlocking the value of your people\, contributing 6-17% of UK GDP. The feedback received was a call for actionable steps that organisations can take to make these benefits real and tangible. \nTo address this need\, ‘Prioritise People: The next step’ will launch on 25 June. Drawing on research from the McKinsey Health Institute\, BITC has developed a ‘How to’ guide offering practical\, science-based measures for organisations to assess and enhance their health and wellbeing initiatives. This guide is divided into two ‘How to’ sections\, designed to help organisations evaluate their current state and define their future goals. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us for the launch webinar of ‘Prioritise People: The next step\,’ where we will explore the practical measures and strategies outlined in our latest report. Key topics will include: \n\nHow to measure employee health and wellbeing\nSelecting the right KPIs for effective measurement\nSetting up a KPI dashboard\nGuiding principles for implementation\nDeveloping initiatives to improve employee health and wellbeing\n\nOur expert speakers will provide insights on differentiating between outcomes and underlying drivers\, and how to create sustainable change through continuous tracking and iteration. There will also be opportunities for interactive engagement with the audience\, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how to apply these strategies within your own organisation. \nDon’t miss this chance to learn how to make tangible improvements in your organisation’s health and wellbeing initiatives. Join us to gain practical advice and actionable steps to unlock the full potential of your workforce. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, Events Manager\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/launch-webinar-prioritise-people-what-next/
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