Source: Department of Health<\/p>\n
Link to main document https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/wellbeing-and-health-policy<\/p>\n
Publication format: PDF<\/p>\n
Date of publication: 6th February 2014<\/p>\n
Summary of driver: Evidence on why wellbeing matters to health throughout someone\u2019s life, and what policy makers can do about it<\/p>\n
Key features of driver: Important findings are that wellbeing:<\/p>\n
\u2022adds years to life and improves recovery from illness
\n\u2022is associated with positive health behaviours in adults and childrens
\n\u2022is associated with broader positive results
\n\u2022influences the wellbeing and mental health of those close to us
\n\u2022affects how staff and health care providers work with implications for decisions for patient care practises and services, and treatment decisions and costs
\n\u2022affects decisions about local services
\n\u2022may ultimately reduce the healthcare burden<\/p>\n
Primary audience: All NHS Trust staff<\/p>\n
Impact on library policy\/practice: Publicise and display material in relation to wellbeing and health for staff. Signposting to relevant support services within workplace. <\/p>\n
Date last updated: 6th March 2014<\/p>\n
Due for review: 1 year<\/p>\n
Group member responsible: LK<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"