RACHEL FAULKNER
wellbeing consultant
RACHEL FAULKNER
wellbeing consultant
5 ways to wellbeing
5 ways to wellbeing
5 ways to wellbeing
5 ways to wellbeing
*The 5 Ways of Wellbeing: Researched and developed
by the New Economics Foundation
wellbeing for businesses
"The first wealth is health."
Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Successful, lasting businesses have always understood the importance of wellbeing. Thankfully, now more than ever before, wellbeing for employees at all levels of business has emerged into the limelight. Take a look at the government infographics, and it's easy to see why.
Add to this the effects of a global pandemic throughout 2020 and 2021, in which individuals have battled with the loss of contact with families, friends and colleagues, as well as the stresses of impacts on businesses and incomes, and wellbeing might just be the single highest priority for the emerging world.
Mental Health and Work
Managing health at work for employees
The Regional Picture - Sickness Absence rates in England
Mental Health and Work
Infographics courtesy of Public Health England
While sick days cost your business money, the unquantifiable effects to being physically present at work with little or no sense of wellbeing are evident; a lack of morale, productivity and goodwill. Individuals with a sense of wellbeing are productive, creative and motivated.
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I've worked across many sectors, implementing whole staff and individual programmes that have drastically improved the wellbeing of workers. The outcomes benefit everyone.
wellbeing for you
Happy. Content. Healthy. Challenged. Fulfilled. Accomplished. Rested. Successful in life and in relationships? Hmmm.
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It's good to have something to aim for.
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The reality is we often fall a little short. The challenges of life have a habit of getting in the way. Parenting, work, cooking, washing, bills...
The result is that achieving those aims can feel like a juggling act at best, and impossible at worst. Setting time aside to think about wellbeing can feel like just one more thing to add to the to do list.
A conscious, deliberate approach to your own wellbeing puts you in the best possible position to achieve these things for yourself, and to be there for those you love, too.
Starting with the foundations of sleep, nutrition, exercise and positive mental health gained through over 20 years of professional experience, I can formulate a plan that works for you.
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I will take the time to work out what makes you tick, in order to provide you with manageable, sustainable tools to put you on the right track. Read more...
So... let's get started
Whether you are contacting me for yourself or as part of your job role, the process begins with a conversation. Every situation is different, and a clear vision of the way things are and the way you want them to be is essential. We can then work out the most effective plan of action.
Working with businesses, NHS Trusts, educational establishments and more:
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Wellbeing workshops
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Innovative, engaging and research-led presentations
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Strategic programmes for ongoing staff wellbeing
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Trouble-shooting to identify triggers and crunch points
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Individual staff consultations with guidance on nutrition, exercise, sleep and positive mental health
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Evaluating and measuring the impact of wellbeing.
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Working with you 1-1:
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Personal, manageable and sustainable programmes tailored to your lifestyle and circumstances
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Advice on sleep, nutrition, exercise and positive mental health
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Regular 1-1 check-ins
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a bit about me...
I've worked in the NHS and Public Health and Health Sector for 20 years. Working alongside fantastic colleagues and clients, I feel fortunate to love what I do.
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Whilst the core principles of wellbeing remain largely intact, a lot has changed in that time. Through continual training, I stay up to speed with the latest research and guidance, so that my clients receive the best possible service.
training
- BSc (Hons) Exercise & Health
- Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults
- Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity
- Mental Health First Aider
- Psychological First Aid Training
- Suicide First Aid
- Coaching Skills for Leaders and Restorative Coaching
- Sleep Assessment and Management Foundation and Advance Assessment in Treatment (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - CBT)
- Compassionate Leadership
- Leadership and Management Training
- Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
- Men's Health Champion Training
- Musculoskeletal Health - Joint Pain Assessor
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health
- This Girl Can Rounders Activator
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Many other courses and training programmes undertaken including:
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Basic First Aid, Information Governance, Safeguarding, Information Control and Prevention, Fire Safety Awareness, Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety and DSE assessment
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In addition I have a wealth of knowledge in the following areas:
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Lifestyle and Behaviour Change, Motivational Interviewing, HSE Stress Management Competencies, Mental Health Awareness, MECC, Coaching Skills for Leaders, Men's Health, Cancer in the Workplace, Musculoskeletal Health (MSK), Healthy Weight and Physical Activity.
my time
I love living in Cornwall. Surrounded by beautiful coastline and rolling countryside, getting outside and into nature with my family and friends is time well spent.
I'm a keen sportswoman, taking time to cycle, swim, run, and attend kettlebell classes.
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As mum to 10 year old twins and wife to Nick, life is busy, but full of enjoyment and appreciation.
career to date
- Health Promotion Specialist,
Nottingham City Primary Care Trust
- Workplace Health and Smoking Cessation Officer,
Stoke Primary Care Trust
- National Assessor, Royal Society of Public Health
(RSPH) Health & Wellbeing Awards 'Workplace Health Category'
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- NHS Staff Health and Wellbeing Lead,
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Workplace Health Programme Lead,
Healthy Cornwall Team, Public Health and Wellbeing Directorate Cornwall Council
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If you'd like to know more about me, check out my REVIEWS...
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