Walking; Take the next step

We all know that being more active is good for our health, but sometimes we overlook the benefits of simple activities like walking.

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Membership of the Regional Workforce Wellbeing Network

The Regional Workforce Wellbeing Network is led by Dr Sarah Meekin, Head of Psychological Services in BHSCT and the majority of the 17 Health and Social Care  organisations in Northern Ireland are represented in this network. At the start of the COVID-19 response this network was tasked with supporting managers and staff with the development and delivery of psychological support services for staff working across Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland.