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Promote the benefits of getting active outside of working hours

How to achieve this:

 

Further information:

Regularly showcase local support options for those looking to increase activity:

  • Encourage individuals to sign up to Healthy Cornwall email updates/getting active social media group for motivation, top tips and tools
  • Sign up to Healthy Cornwall Workplace and Training Update for information on local projects, programmes, training etc
  • Ensure workplace health champions are up to date with local services available – allow time for them to do so

Helpful Resources:

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Support a variety of local/national public health activity-based campaigns:

  • Put up posters/place resources at communal areas
  • Send update emails to staff with information and resources
  • Sign up to Healthy Cornwall Workplace and Training Update for information and links to upcoming campaigns

Helpful Resources:

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Make information on wider support and resources easily accessible:

  • Encourage the use of healthy lifestyle apps and tools – this could be through newsletters, email updates, intranet, home screens, email signatures etc or face to face interactions
  • Ensure Health Champions are aware of the resources available and know where to signpost those looking for advice – allow time for them to keep up to date/research etc
  • Encourage individuals to sign up to Healthy Cornwall email updates/getting active social media group for motivation, top tips and tools

Helpful Resources:

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