Earlier this year we launched a digital health check scheme for workers in Essex.
We started in the south of the county and set up stations in 23 businesses across Basildon and Brentwood.
More businesses are now being invited to register their interest to host a station.
The self-serve stations help users check blood pressure, heart rate, BMI, stress levels, and more in minutes.
The goal is to help people detect early signs of health risks like high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
The units also signpost to free support and advice from:
- the Essex Wellbeing Service
- the Community Pharmacy
- a local GP.
One business to have benefitted so far is Baker Labels in Brentwood. Steve Baker, Managing Director said:
“The digital health checks have been incredibly well received by our team. It’s a simple, quick way to check overall health and supports our commitment to a healthy workplace.”
Councillor John Spence, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Adult Social Care, Public Health and Integration recently visited Baker Labels to see the health checks in action.
Councillor Spence said: “Healthy workforces are happy and competitive workforces. Businesses that sign up to this scheme are truly enlightened. Baker Labels is a shining example of how investing in staff wellbeing boosts productivity and reduces health inequalities.”
The scheme is part of our Workplace Health Programme and is now expanding across the county.
Businesses can host a station for up to four weeks, giving staff easy access to health checks without needing a GP appointment.