Enhancing Well-being Through Overall Health Support

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Which organisations offer physical health and wellbeing support to NHS people?

As such, we are pleased to be working with the following organisations to offer physical health and wellbeing support to our NHS people. Challenge the Wild are an organisation specialising in providing adventurous challenges, outdoor experiences and stunning hikes to groups of like-minded individuals.

What are the facets of Health & Wellbeing?

Mental and emotional health, physical health and a healthy lifestyle all contribute to an individual’s health and wellbeing. The following section includes definitions of each of these facets of health, why they matter and things to consider, as well as inspirational case studies from across the NHS.

Why is physical health important for the NHS?

for most NHS organisations, physical health will focus on musculoskeletal health which is an important component of maintaining a person’s functional abilities, both in and out of work. not all diseases are preventable but a large proportion of deaths, particularly those from coronary heart disease and lung cancer, can be avoided.

What does health mean?

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” In 1986, the WHO made further clarifications: “A resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities.”

What is the health systems support framework (HSSF)?

In Autumn 2021 the personalised care and support planning and digital personalised care teams undertook a procurement exercise on behalf of the NHS through the Health Systems Support Framework (HSSF). The HSSF makes it easier and simpler for local NHS organisations to identify and commission suppliers.

What are the three facets of Health?

Mental and emotional health, physical health and a healthy lifestyle all contribute to an individual’s health and wellbeing. The following section includes definitions of each of these facets of health, why they matter and things to consider.

Where can I find information about personalised care & support planning?

From here, organisations will also be able to find supporting information to assist with the procurement and contracting process, including a buyers’ guide specifically for the digital personalised care and support planning service line. Information on suppliers can also be found on the Health Systems Support Framework website.

What Is Overall Health Support

1. https://www.england.nhs.uk/supporting-our-nhs-people/health-and-wellbeing-programmes/nhs-health-and-wellbeing-framework/elements-of-health-and-wellbeing/improving-personal-health-and-wellbeing/
2. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions//nhs-health-check/
3. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/277593/What_works_to_improve_wellbeing.pdf
4. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150999
5. https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/determinants-of-health
6. https://www.bmj.com/content/343/bmj.d4163
7. https://reader.health.org.uk/practical-guide-to-self-management-support/what-is-self-management-support-and-why-is-it-important

Overall Health Support Information

1. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-health-check-programme-review/preventing-illness-and-improving-health-for-all-a-review-of-the-nhs-health-check-programme-and-recommendations
2. https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/wellbeing/wellbeing/
3. https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/health-survey-for-england/2021-part-2/adult-health-general-health
4. https://www.ons.gov.uk/news/news/thehealthindex2020measuringthenationshealth