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Resources about physical health

Blood Pressure Association campaign
BPA_guide.pdf 477.92 Kb
All about the BPA's 'Know your numbers campaign'

British Heart Foundation - Think Fit! Be Active! website
This website is dedicated to workplace health called  It provides practical advice to businesses about changes that can be made in and around the workplace to make a positive difference in employees' health.

The British Heart Foundation scheme Well @ Work
www.bhf.org.uk
Well @ Work is a joint program run by the British Heart Foundation and funded by Active England, to promote health in the workplace.

The Royal Society for Public Health
www.rsph.org.uk
The RSPH are introducing a number of qualifications in the area of Health Information and have started with the Level 2 award in Understanding Health Improvement which has been developed with the support of the UK Department of Health

Correlation between physical activity and employee absenteeism
physical_activity_on_absenteeism.pdf 41.48 Kb
TfL funded report on the direct links between workplace promotion of physical activity and active commuting to a measurable reduction in sick days and time off.

Sustainable Development Commission report about how the outdoor environment links to our well-being
sdc_outdoor_environmentshealth.pdf 325.25 Kb
This report entitled 'Health, place and nature' looks at how outdoor environments influence health and well-being and highlights the benefits of walking and other sustainable travel.

Feet for life website
www.feetforlife.org
Advice on what footwear is best for walking, from choosing socks to foot health.

Sustrans - Active travel means healthy workplaces
Sustrans_active_travel_and_healthy_workplaces.pdf
This document focuses on the health benefits of active commuting and covers health promotion in the workplace, stress and productivity and the value of active travel.

Sustrans calls for action on active travel
Take_action_on_active_travel.pdf 1.40 Mb
Information about the benefits for public health of shifting from car-dominated transport to more sustainable modes.

Sustrans - Why walk?
sustrans_why walk.pdf 618.11 Kb
As if you needed any further encouragement...have a look here at Sustrans' newest publication on why walking is key to a healthy lifestyle.

UK National Work-Stress Network
stress_booklet.pdf 839.40 Kb
This is a great resource for employers and employees wishing to learn more about stress and how to create a more supportive working environment. The National Stress Network are committed to the eradication of the causes of work-related stress and associated illnesses.

Resources about mental health

Research highlighting soaring stress levels among UK workers

For Walk to Work Week 2009, Living Streets commissioned some research highlighting stress in the workplace and how physical activity, such as walking, can help remedy the high levels of stress felt by workers across the nation; you can read the full press release here or download the highlights from our findings below
mental health.pdf 191.91 Kb

Mind had a wealth of resources on the benefits of exercise such as walking, to health and managing stress
Read a comprehensive report from lead mental health charity Mind, linking stress and mental health at work:
stress and mental health at work_mind.pdf 1.86 Mb

for further information, visit the mind website to view their various fact sheets such as:
Guide to managing stress
Guide to relaxation
Guide to physical activity
Guide to surviving working life

Travel planning resources

Department for Transport guide to travel planning
Travel_plan_resource_pack.pdf 7.54 Mb
An introduction to travel planning from the Department for Transport.

Sustrans Active Travel workplace toolkit
sustrans_active_travel_toolkit.pdf 600.99 Kb
Sustrans launch their toolkit which highlights tried and tested staff travel plans at selected hospitals, superstores, business parks and councils across the UK. To download the toolkit, visit the website.

Walking research

DfT's report on walking in Britain
walking_in_britain_dft.pdf 1.03 Mb
A report from the Department for Health looking at walking as the oldest and most environmentally friendly mode of transport, the characteristics of people who walk and pedestrian casualty rates in Britain.

References from the Institute of physiotherapy
Institute_of_physiotherapy_references.pdf 55.75 Kb
This document contains lots of useful references and links to research about why walking works for businesses and evidence on why walking is beneficial to health. Compiled by chartered society of physiotherapists.

London-specific resources

TfL's enterprise travel scheme
Enterprise_guide.pdf 460.03 Kb
Does your organisation have between 20-250 people? Download TfL's guide to new ways of thinking about travel to improve your company's efficiency and productivity.

TfL's corporate travel scheme
Corporate_guide.pdf 667.20 Kb
For company's with over 250 employees, a guide to travel planning for bigger organisations.

Government targets for a walkable London
Making_london_walkable.pdf 570.00 Kb
The walking plan for London assists all organisations to make London one of the world's most walking friendly cities by 2015.

Walking in London
walking_in_london.pdf 4.88 Mb
A report released in May 2008 for TfL about walking in London including current walking patterns, obstacles, attititudes to walking and ways to encourage it.

Resources about the environment

Carbon Calculator on the Act on CO2 website
http://actonco2.direct.gov.uk
Visit the act on CO₂ website and work out your carbon footprint either as an individual or a household.

The Department for Transport survey on attitudes to climate change and travel
Attitudes_to_climate_change.pdf 101.64 Kb
A survey from the Department for Transport demonstrates current attitudes to climate change looking at current knowledge levels of the causes as well as the potential for behavioural change.

Green offices for Dummies
green_offices_for_dummies.pdf 2.26 Mb
To mark the first ever 'Green office Week ' (2-6 March 09) a new guide shows you how to make your office greener; looking at the benefits of going green and how to get started.

Street audits

English Heritage's guide to a do it yourself audit
English_Heritage_audit.pdf 311.27 Kb
Check out English Heritage's DIY program to completing your own street audit.

Living Streets' DIY community street audit
www.livingstreets.org.uk/living_streets_shop/products
Visit our Living Streets page to order materials which will provide you with everything you need to know to run your own street audit and start making changes.

Other initiatives

Business in the Community website
www.bitc.org.uk
Business in the Community is a charity with over 850 members who are committed to improving business' positive impact on society. They offer advice covering environmental impact and corporate social responsibility.

TfL document explaining smarter working practices
TfL_smarter_working_guide.pdf 983.52 Kb
Find out how to implement smarter working practices such as flexible working, home and remote working to increase organisational efficiency, for both employer and employee.

Walk England's walking network
www.walkengland.org.uk
The Walk England website is an ‘online gateway' that provides information for the individual about walking and expert advice and a networking facility for professionals whose remit encompasses walking.

Presentations

Presentation on Walking and the workplace
why_walking_works_for_business.pdf 3.58 Mb (PDF)
Walking Works delivered this presentation at the health and well-being conference in Birmingham on 25 Feb 09. It looks at why walking is good for business and how to encourage more of it.

'Future visions' on public health and a Natural England
natural_england_bird.pdf 1.76 Mb (PDF)
Dr William Bird is a Strategic Advisor for Natural England; his presentation looks at the future for a healthy nation and walking in particular.