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Wellbeing Visits
Our Wellbeing Visits offer tailored, in-person and virtual support to primary care teams across Derbyshire.
Delivered in collaboration with the Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) Wellbeing Team, our goal is to help staff access expert guidance, practical tools, and engaging workshops to boost wellbeing in the workplace.
FREE Bookable appointments are available for every primary care site with a health improvement advisor to visit in person or virtually. They will be able to distribute specialist knowledge, raise awareness and promote local and national initiatives to improve wellbeing within your teams.
Please note, this service is only availiable for staff and not patients within your practice.
What we've achieved so far:
Over 42 Practices Visited across Derbyshire
Over 1300 Staff Supported through Wellbeing Sessions
10+ workshops available
Top Picks Include:
> Stress Release
> Physical Activity
> Wellbeing Overview
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Bookable Workshops:
Wellbeing Service Overview (15-30mins) - An overview ofallthe support available to colleagues through the Health and Wellbeing Services- covering all aspects of what's available.
Master Your Sleep (45-60mins) - Good sleep is the foundation of physical and mental health. This session explores the science of sleep and its powerful impact on energy, mood, focus, and overall wellbeing.
Self-Massage Follow Along (15-30mins) - Learn massage techniques to help you relax tension in the muscles, stimulate blood flow, encourage lymphatic drainage, and encourage mind-body connection. In this session we focus mainly on the face, neck and shoulders.
Coping With Stress (30-60mins) - Our stress awareness talk will educate you on what stress is, the causes of stress and the ways we can overcome it. We will take you through some useful tools including a practical element that you can incorporate into your daily lives to help alleviate symptoms of stress.
The Power of Positivity - Happiness Training (60-90mins) - Is your glass half full or half empty? Drawing on science from the field of Positive Psychology, discover how to shape your mindset and build helpful habits to improve resilience, productivity and an overall sense of life satisfaction.
Self-Care - Making Yourself a Priority (30-60mins) - A time just for you. This session explores why self-care is important, what it looks like and how to implement it in your lives. Includes a practical self-care technique for you to try.
Stress Reduction Techniques (20-30mins) - Learn practical, actionable skills such as deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, grounding techniques and more, to help you manage stress and prevent burnout.
Beat the Slump: Simple Habits for All-Day Energy (30-45mins) - Tired of hitting that midday slump? Learn why it happens, and explore practical ways to sustain your energy — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Posture, Muscle and Bone Health (30-45mins) - What is posture, and how does it affect our quality of life? Learn about everyday habits that affect our posture, and participate in a few guided exercises to help improve it.
Menopause Awareness & What Support is Available (30-45mins) - Learn about the stages of menopause and the support available for employees.
Supporting Yourself Following Trauma (30-45mins) - An informative session covering the basics of what trauma is and how it can be caused. It also details how to look after yourself during this time to ensure recovery.
Recharging Your Batteries (30-45mins) - Explore simple, science-backed strategies to restore energy, reduce stress, and build habits that support long-term health and resilience.
Activity Taster (15mins each) - A short movement-based session to increase energy, try something new and promote physical health. All sessions offer modifications to suit all abilities. Health Commitment Statement required to complete prior to session starting.
To book Your Wellbeing Team please complete this form: Request a site visit booking form (smartsheet.eu)
How to Book a Wellbeing Visit:
1. Complete our short expression of interest form
For any wellbeing visits, either click on the above form or complete our online form below. If there is a workshop not listed which you would like to enquire about, please email ddlmc.thehubplus@nhs.net.
We ask that any requests are submitted at least 4-6 weeks in advance of your requested date. This will allow us to coordinate the request appropriately and assign relevant team members to attend your requested workshops.
2. What happens next?
Once you have completed an expression of interest form, a member of the team from the JUCD Wellbeing Team should be in contact with you within 7 working days from your request. Depending on the size of the request (over 20+ staff expected to attend), we may ask to meet with you via teams/ telephone call to discuss your request. Whilst we coordinate the HIA'd diaries and the small details in the background, please do feel free to get in contact if you have any other questions.
3. Enjoy your visit!
Once we have coordinated the HIA's schedules, we will send you an overview of your booking request along with any other necessary details to ensure the session runs smoothly. This overview will outline each party's responsibilities to guarantee a successful session. Our HIAs will attend (Online or in Person) and deliver the selected workshops, aiming for your staff to have a fantastic and engaging wellbeing experience. Feedback will be requested and we encourage sharing this feedback with the entire team involved. This helps us continue to provide exceptional wellbeing services to primary care in Derbyshire.
Important information
Please note that the Wellbeing Team primarily operates during standard working hours on Wednesdays. Visits on other days are subject to team availability and may be adjusted accordingly. If your visit requires travel over long distances, please ensure to communicate this in advance, as it may affect the scheduling and logistics of the visit. We aim to accommodate all requests, but flexibility may be necessary depending on the availability of the team, travel considerations, and other commitments.
Thank you for your understanding.
Meet the team
Our team consists of experienced and compassionate advisors, each specialising in various aspects of wellbeing, from nutrition and physical fitness to mental health and stress management. Whether you need personalised advice, practical strategies, or motivational support, our advisors are committed to helping you achieve your health goals.
Ula Zarebska
My background is in rehabilitation, but I am also a qualified Dance teacher and Fitness instructor I specialise in Cuban Salsa and teach all sorts of exercise classes.
I am also a trained Psychological Peer Support Practitioner delivering mental health support interventions. I believe that looking after our physical health can have a huge positive impact on our mental wellbeing. It can help overcome life adversities, strengthen our resilience, reduce stress, and build self-esteem and social connections. I can support you with that!
Jon Raoch
I come with nearly 20 years of experience in and around the fitness industry. From personal training, health coaching, and training a gold medallist for the Tokyo 2020 Parolympic Games; I’ve done it all!
I believe that true wellbeing comes from having a healthy mind, and an even healthier body. You can’t have one without the other.
Kasia Kwasigroch
I'm Kasia. I've been a Yoga Teacher and Holistic Therapist for almost 10 years. I'm also a Happiness Life Coach.
What does this mean? It means that I help people develop positive, resilient minds. It is possible for you to be healthy and happy! We achieve this through mindful movement, breathing, relaxation techniques, self massages, emotional freedom, and other self-care practices. I can teach you and your team!
Kiran Kaur
I come from a background of working across the education and healthcare sector, supporting the overall wellbeing of the target populations. I believe that positive change and positive action starts from within and when we start prioritising our own wellbeing, we can achieve so much more. Having seen the real difference small, daily habits can make, I am passionate about encouraging colleagues to take practical steps that help them feel valued, motivated and confident in looking after their own wellbeing.
The wellbeing team are proudly supported by:
