Bupa Health Clinics has partnered with Westfield Health to create health and wellbeing spaces within the workplace.
Bupa is introducing Westfield Health fitness and wellness spaces for corporate customers, with options ranging from fully equipped gyms to smaller spaces for yoga and relaxation.
In the UK, where 17 million people do not meet weekly exercise recommendations, physical inactivity costs £7.4 billion per year and is associated with one in every six fatalities. Physical activity reduces depression, anxiety, and stress, improving general well-being. Workplace active spaces encourage employees to incorporate exercise and create opportunities for mindfulness.
As part of the partnership, if health conditions such as diabetes are discovered during clinical evaluations, Bupa will direct patients to onsite Westfield Health spaces for exercise support.
Bupa Health Clinics commercial director Nicola Green says: “Clients tell us they want a holistic wellbeing package for their people. Along with healthcare services, employers want to support their people with early intervention for healthcare issues, particularly if they are at higher risk of developing a chronic condition.
“Having worked closely with Westfield Health for over 10 years, we’re pleased to be extending this partnership to workplace onsite fitness facilities. Exercise has a huge number of benefits both mentally and physically and can help prevent chronic conditions. This partnership provides a practical solution for businesses seeking to support employee health and wellbeing.”
Westfield Health client solutions director Lee Grimes says: “We’re very proud to be partnering with Bupa Health Clinics to provide onsite active spaces to their business customers. Our teams work with each business to understand their needs, identify focus areas within their organisation and create the right space for their people. In some cases, this means we have an entire floor dedicated to a gym and in others it’s a smaller space for classes and meditation. We hope this partnership will support employees to take control of their health and wellbeing.”
